The Government of India recently on October 25th, 2021 rolled out the 67th National Film Awards. Ever since 1954, the National Awards have become synonymous with cinematic brilliance. Though the extraordinary circumstances of last year prevented the Directorate of Film Festivals from handing out the National Film Awards 2021, it was celebrated with much pomp and fanfare this year. While actors like Manoj Bajpayee landed their first National Film Award Best Actor for a leading role for “Bhonsle”, Film Actor Dhanush bagged his second National Award for “Asuran.” Meanwhile veteran actors like Kangana Ranaut went on to win her fourth National Film Award for “Manikarnika” and “Panga”. Let us dive down deeper and find out all the details.
History Of The Awards
Way back in 1954, the Government of India decided to honour the contribution of Indian Film Industry to the society which resulted in the conceptualization of these awards. The National Film Awards are conferred by the first man of the country, the President of India. The annual awards are held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Since 1973, the Indian government’s Directorate of Film Festivals has been organizing and overseeing the ceremony. The actual award consists of a Medallion, cash amount and a Certificate of Merit. In addition to this, Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus) and Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) is awarded to few category of movies.
Selection Process And Rules
As with any other competitive award, the films competing for the National Film Award have to go through a pretty intense selection and have to abide by certain rules. One of the most evident of these rules is that the people associated with the movie, especially the director must be an Indian national. Many other rules like these, mentioned in the National Film Award Regulations govern whether a film qualifies for the National Film Award.
Once the films have been nominated, the winners are decided by a jury which is appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals. One thing worth mentioning is that neither the Directorate of Film Festivals nor the government has any kind of external influence on the decisions of the jury members. The awards are categorised in three namely Feature Films, Non-Feature Films and Best Writing on Cinema. Various individual awards are presented under these categories. In addition to this, there is one more special award to celebrate the lifelong achievement of an individual in the Indian Film Industry. Aptly named after the Father of Indian Cinema, the DadaSaheb Phalke Award aims to honour the recipient for their lifetime of efforts to further the growth of Indian Film Culture.
67th National Film Awards: Who Won it Big?
This year’s National Awards were full of surprises and quirks. While Dhanush and Manoj Bajpayee jointly shared the National Film Awards Best Actor Award for ‘Asuran’ and ‘Bhonsle’ respectively, Kangana Ranaut bagged her fourth National Film Award for her films ‘Manikarnika’ and ‘Panga.’ Best Hindi Film was won by Late Sushant Singh Rajput starrer ‘Chhichore.’ The Indian state of Sikkim was awarded as the Most Film Friendly State. The prestigious 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award was conferred to the legendary superstar Rajnikanth. The Vice President of India, Mr. M Venkaiah Naidu bestowed the awards on the winners.
The Complete Winner List
Award Category | Winners |
Best Actor | Manoj Bajpayee (Bhonsle), Dhanush (Asuran) |
Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut (Manikarnika, Panga) |
Best Direction | Bahattar Hoorain |
Best Supporting Actor | Vijay Sethupathi (Super Deluxe) |
Best Supporting Actress | Pallavi Joshi (The Tashkent Files) |
Best Male Playback Singer | Kesri, Teri Mitti |
Best Female Playback Singer | Bardo (Marathi) |
Best Cinematography | Jallikattu (Malayalam) |
Original Screenplay | Jyeshthoputri |
Adapted Screenplay | Gumnaami |
Dialogue Writer | The Tashkent Files |
Best Children Film | Kastoori |
Best Film on Environment Conservation | Water Burial |
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of Director | Helen (Malayalam) |
Best Feature Film | Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham (Malayalam) |
MUSIC | |
Award Category | Winners |
Song | Viswasam (Tamil) |
Music Direction | Jyesthoputro |
Best Audiography | Lewduh (Khasi) |
Best Editing | Jersey (Telugu) |
Best Production Design | Anandi Gopal |
Make-Up Artist | Helen |
FEATURE FILMS | |
Award Category | Winners |
Best Tulu Film | Pingara |
Best Paniya Film | Kenjira |
Best Mishing Film | Anu Ruwad |
Best Khasi Film | Lewduh |
Best Haryanvi Film | Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti |
Best Assamese Film | Ronuwa- Who Never Surrender |
Best Bengali Film | Gumnaami |
Best Hindi Film | Chhichore |
Best Kannada Film | Akshi |
Best Konkani Film | Kaajro |
Best Marathi Film | Bardo |
Best Malayalam Film | Kalla Nottam |
Best Manipuri Film | Eigi Kona |
Best Odiya Film | Sala Budhar Badla and Kalira Atita |
Best Punjabi Film | Rab Da Radio 2 |
Best Tamil Film | Asuran |
Best Telugu Film | Jersey |
Best Chattisgarhi Film | Bhulan The Maze |
NON FEATURE FILM | |
Award Category | Winners |
Best Narration | Wild Karnataka, Sir David Attenborough |
Best Editing | Shut Up Sona, Arjun Gourisaria |
Best Audiography | Radha (Musical), Allwin Rego and Sanjay Maurya |
Best On-Location Sound Recordist | Rahas (Hindi), Saptarshi Sarkar |
Best Cinematography | Sonsi, Savita Singh |
Best Direction | Knock Knock Knock (English/Bengali),Sudhanshu Saria |
Best Film on Family Values | Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole (Malayalam) |
Best Non-Feature Film | An Engineered Dream (Hindi) |
Best Debut Non-Feature Film of a Director | Khisa (Marathi) |
Best Ethnographic Film | Charan-Atva The Essence of Being a Nomad (Gujarati) |
Best Biographical Film | Elephants Do Remember (English) |
Best Art and Culture Film | Shrikshetra-Ru-Sahijata (Odia) |
Best Promotional Film | The Shower (Hindi) |
Best Environment Film | The Stork Saviours (Hindi) |
Best Film on Social Issues | Holy Rights (Hindi) and Ladli (Hindi) |
Best Education Film | Apples and Oranges (English) |
Best Exploration Film | Wild Karnataka (English) |
Best Investigative Film | Jakkal |
Best Animation Film | Radha (Musical) |
Special Jury Award | Small Scale Societies (English) |
Best Short Fiction Film | Custody (Hindi/English) |
The National Film Awards aim to promote cultural and national harmony by recognizing the efforts of filmmakers throughout the country. Films are a window to the daily life of society and how it functions. The social messages in these films forces the society to have a discord on issues ailing it.
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