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National Film Awards

AwardnameNational Film Awards
CategoryFilms
Instituted1954
Lastawarded2011
AwardedbyDirectorate of Film Festivals, India
DescriptionHighest award for films in India

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The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administrated by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.

Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India gives away the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where the award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. Due to the national scale of the National Film Awards, it is considered to be the equivalent of the American Academy Awards.

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Nayagan (English: Leader) is a 1987 Tamil film, written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Upon release, the movie got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance in this film earned him a Best Actor award. Maniratnam earned accolades from all over India and became popular overnight. The film also earned National Award for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Nayagan is based on the real-life Bombay underworld don Varada or Varadarajan Mudaliar, and sympathetically depicts the struggle of South Indians living in Bombay (now Mumbai). The lead character is played by Kamal Haasan, and the film also stars Saranya, Karthika, Nassar, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was nominated by India as its entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards in 1987. In 2005, Time Magazine included Nayagan in its "All-Time 100 Best Films" list. The film was remade in Hindi as Dayavan in 1988, with Vinod Khanna playing the part of Saktivelu and with Feroz Khan and Madhuri Dixit playing the roles of Selvam and Neela. A dubbed version of the film was released as Velu Nayakan in 1999. Links Nayagan @ Wiki — goo.gl Nayakan @ IMDb — goo.gl Nayakan @ Rotten Tomatoes — goo.gl My Blog - minglemangles.blogspot.com
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(sorry about the Picture) funny as #64 - Most Viewed (Today) - United Kingdom
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Nayagan (English: Leader) is a 1987 Tamil film, written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Upon release, the movie got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance in this film earned him a Best Actor award. Maniratnam earned accolades from all over India and became popular overnight. The film also earned National Award for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Nayagan is based on the real-life Bombay underworld don Varada or Varadarajan Mudaliar, and sympathetically depicts the struggle of South Indians living in Bombay (now Mumbai). The lead character is played by Kamal Haasan, and the film also stars Saranya, Karthika, Nassar, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was nominated by India as its entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards in 1987. In 2005, Time Magazine included Nayagan in its "All-Time 100 Best Films" list. The film was remade in Hindi as Dayavan in 1988, with Vinod Khanna playing the part of Saktivelu and with Feroz Khan and Madhuri Dixit playing the roles of Selvam and Neela. A dubbed version of the film was released as Velu Nayakan in 1999. Links Nayagan @ Wiki — goo.gl Nayakan @ IMDb — goo.gl Nayakan @ Rotten Tomatoes — goo.gl My Blog - minglemangles.blogspot.com
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Video from the National Movie Awards held in London, England. Emma Watson wins Best Female Performance for her role as Hermione Granger in "Order of the Phoenix". Emma receives her award from Dustin Hoffman and gives a heartfelt thank you speech
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Nayagan (English: Leader) is a 1987 Tamil film, written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Upon release, the movie got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance in this film earned him a Best Actor award. Maniratnam earned accolades from all over India and became popular overnight. The film also earned National Award for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Nayagan is based on the real-life Bombay underworld don Varada or Varadarajan Mudaliar, and sympathetically depicts the struggle of South Indians living in Bombay (now Mumbai). The lead character is played by Kamal Haasan, and the film also stars Saranya, Karthika, Nassar, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was nominated by India as its entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards in 1987. In 2005, Time Magazine included Nayagan in its "All-Time 100 Best Films" list. The film was remade in Hindi as Dayavan in 1988, with Vinod Khanna playing the part of Saktivelu and with Feroz Khan and Madhuri Dixit playing the roles of Selvam and Neela. A dubbed version of the film was released as Velu Nayakan in 1999. Links Nayagan @ Wiki — goo.gl Nayakan @ IMDb — goo.gl Nayakan @ Rotten Tomatoes — goo.gl My Blog - minglemangles.blogspot.com
14.87 min. | 5.0 user rating
Nayagan (English: Leader) is a 1987 Tamil film, written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Upon release, the movie got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance in this film earned him a Best Actor award. Maniratnam earned accolades from all over India and became popular overnight. The film also earned National Award for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Nayagan is based on the real-life Bombay underworld don Varada or Varadarajan Mudaliar, and sympathetically depicts the struggle of South Indians living in Bombay (now Mumbai). The lead character is played by Kamal Haasan, and the film also stars Saranya, Karthika, Nassar, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was nominated by India as its entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards in 1987. In 2005, Time Magazine included Nayagan in its "All-Time 100 Best Films" list. The film was remade in Hindi as Dayavan in 1988, with Vinod Khanna playing the part of Saktivelu and with Feroz Khan and Madhuri Dixit playing the roles of Selvam and Neela. A dubbed version of the film was released as Velu Nayakan in 1999. Links Nayagan @ Wiki — goo.gl Nayakan @ IMDb — goo.gl Nayakan @ Rotten Tomatoes — goo.gl My Blog - minglemangles.blogspot.com
14.87 min. | 5.0 user rating
Nayagan (English: Leader) is a 1987 Tamil film, written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Upon release, the movie got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance in this film earned him a Best Actor award. Maniratnam earned accolades from all over India and became popular overnight. The film also earned National Award for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Nayagan is based on the real-life Bombay underworld don Varada or Varadarajan Mudaliar, and sympathetically depicts the struggle of South Indians living in Bombay (now Mumbai). The lead character is played by Kamal Haasan, and the film also stars Saranya, Karthika, Nassar, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was nominated by India as its entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards in 1987. In 2005, Time Magazine included Nayagan in its "All-Time 100 Best Films" list. The film was remade in Hindi as Dayavan in 1988, with Vinod Khanna playing the part of Saktivelu and with Feroz Khan and Madhuri Dixit playing the roles of Selvam and Neela. A dubbed version of the film was released as Velu Nayakan in 1999. Links Nayagan @ Wiki — goo.gl Nayakan @ IMDb — goo.gl Nayakan @ Rotten Tomatoes — goo.gl My Blog - minglemangles.blogspot.com
14.87 min. | 5.0 user rating

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National Film Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award: Dadasaheb Phalke Award Feature Films: Best Film * Best Director * Best Actor * Best Actress * Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress Best Art Direction * Best Make-up * Best Child Artist * Best Cinematography * Best Costume Design * Best Screenplay Best Music Direction * Best Male Playback Singer * Best Female Playback Singer * Best Lyrics * Best Choreography Best Audiography * Best Film Editing * Best Special Effects * Best Children's Film * Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration * Best Film on Family Welfare * Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director Special Jury Award / Special Mention Non-Feature Films: Best Film * Best Director * Best First Film * Best Short Fiction Film
Best Films in Regional Languages |Assamese * Bengali * English * Hindi * Kannada * Malayalam * Marathi * Tamil * Telugu * Oriya * Punjabi * Konkani * Manipuri |list4style=background:#ddddff; |Others |Best Book on Cinema * Best Film Critic * Second Best Feature Film (discontinued after 1993)
Assamese * Bengali * English * Hindi * Kannada * Malayalam * Marathi * Tamil * Telugu * Oriya * Punjabi * Konkani * Manipuri |list4style=background:#ddddff; |Others |Best Book on Cinema * Best Film Critic * Second Best Feature Film (discontinued after 1993)
Others |Best Book on Cinema * Best Film Critic * Second Best Feature Film (discontinued after 1993)
Best Book on Cinema * Best Film Critic * Second Best Feature Film (discontinued after 1993)

Indian honours and decorations

Civilian
InternationalGandhi Peace Prize
NationalBharat Ratna * Padma Vibhushan * Padma Bhushan * Padma Shri * National Bravery Award
CentralMahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan Award * Ganga Sharan Award * Ganesh Hindi Vidyarthi Award * Aatma Ram Award * Subramanya Bharathi Award * George Grierson Award * Moturi Satyanarayan Award
By field
LiteratureSahitya Akademi Fellowship * Sahitya Akademi Award * Jnanpith Award
CinemaDadasaheb Phalke Award * National Film Awards
Other artsSangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship * Sangeet Natak Akademi Award * Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship
Sports Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award * Arjuna Award * Dronacharya Award (coaching) * Dhyan Chand Award (life time achievement)
Science and TechnologyShanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology
Military
WartimeParam Vir Chakra * Maha Vir Chakra * Vir Chakra
PeacetimeAshoka Chakra * Kirti Chakra * Shaurya Chakra
Wartime / Peacetime
Service & Gallantry
Sena Medal (Army) * Nao Sena Medal (Navy) * Vayusena Medal (Air Force)
Wartime Distinguished
Service
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal * Uttam Yudh Seva Medal * Yudh Seva Medal
Peacetime Distinguished
Service
Param Vishisht Seva Medal * Ati Vishisht Seva Medal * Vishisht Seva Medal

Cinema of India

IndustriesAssamese * Bengali * Bhojpuri * Hindi * Kannada * Malayalam * Marathi * Oriya * Punjabi * Tamil * Telugu
Indian filmsAssamese * Bengali * Bhojpuri * English * Gujarati * Hindi * Kannada * Malayalam * Marathi * Oriya * Punjabi * Rajasthani * Sindhi * Tamil * Telugu * Urdu
Other topicsActors * Art Directors * Awards * Directors * Choreographers * Cinematographers * Composers * Costume designers * Editors * Festivals * Lyricists * Playback singers * Producers * Screenwriters * Studios



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