The National Film Awards which is India’s most prominent awards ceremony celebrating the best in Indian cinema was announced on Friday, August 9. The announcement of the 66th National Film Awards were held at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi.
Earlier today, the jury members submitted their report to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar with their final recommendations in various categories. Awards were given in 31 categories in feature film category while non-feature films will be announced in 23 categories.
The awards were announced by jury head Rahul Rawail. There is no clarity on when the awards will be presented
Every year, the awards are announced in April and the ceremony is held on May 3. But this year, the awards were postponed in the wake of the general elections.
An Award for film friendly state has been instituted this year. Uttarakhand is the most film-friendly State this year.
Check complete list of winners here:
Best Action Film: KGF (Chapter I) (Kannada)
Best Hindi Film: Andhadhun (Ayushmann Khurana, Tabu, Radhika Apte)
Best Urdu Film: Hamid
Best non feature film: Son Rise by Vibha Bakshi and The Secret Life of Frogs by Ajay and Vijay Bedi
Best Director: Uri – Adhitya Dhar
Best Actor: Ayushmann Khuranna for Andhadhun and Vicky Kaushal for Uri
Best Actress: Keerthy Suresh for Mahanati
Best Supporting Actor: Swanand Kirkire for Cumbhak
Best supporting actress: Surekha Sikri for Badhaai Ho
Best Action Direction: KGF Chapter I
Best Choreography: Padmaavat for Ghumar
Best Cinematography: Ullu (Malayalam)
Best Special Effects: KGF
Best Film for National Integration: Ondalla Eradalla (Kannada)
Best Popular Film: Badhaai Ho
Best film on Environment issues: Paani
Best Debut Film of a Director: Naan
Best film on Social Issues: Padman
Best Production Design: Kammara Sambhavam (Malayalam)
Best Editing:
Best Costume: Mahanati
Best Make Up artist: Awe
Best Child artist: P V Rohith (Kannada), Sameep Singh (Punjabi), Talha Arshad Reshi (Urdu) and Shrinivas Pokale (Marathi)
Best Children’s Film: Sarkari Area Prathamika Shaale Kasaragod
Best Original Screenplay: Chi La Sow
Best Adapted Screenplay: Andhadhun
Best Dialogues: Tariqh
Special Jury Award: Award shared by Sruthi Hariharan, Joju George for Joseph, Savithri for Sudani From Nigeria, Chandrachood Rai
List of regional films that shinned this year
Rajasthani: Turtle
Panchenga: In the Land of Poisonous Women
Marati: Bhonga
Hindi: Andhadhun
Urdu: Hamid
Telugu: Mahanati
Assamese: Bulbul Can Sing
Punjabi: Arjedha
Best Bengali Film: Ek Je Chhilo Raja
Best Garo Film: Anna
List of winners in the music category
Best Lyrics: Nathichirami (Kannada)
Best Music Direction (Songs): Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Padmaavat
Best Music Direction (Background score): Uri
Best Sound Design: Uri
Best Female playback Singer: Bindu for Mayavi Manave (Kannada)
Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh for Bhinte Dhil
