The National Film Awards, often referred to as the National Awards. The awards are presented annually by the Indian government to honor excellence in the Indian film industry. The awards are given in various categories, including feature films, non-feature films, best film male acter, best female actress and best writing on cinema and many others.
69th National Film Awards
The 69th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi at the National Media Center. This 69thNational Film Awards took center the achievements of talented individuals in the Indian film industry. These awards are highly respected and considered prestigious in the India of filmmaking. This award shows appreciation for the hard work and creativity of those who contribute to India’s diverse film culture. On October 17, 2023, President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. On August 2023 the winners name was announced.
Awards list
Awards listCategory | Winner 2023 |
Best Feature Film | Rocketry |
Best Director | Nikhil Mahajan, Godavari |
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: | The Kashmir Files |
Best Actor | Allu Arjun, Pushpa |
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | RRR |
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Best Supporting Actor | Pankaj Tripathi, Mimi |
| Best Supporting Actress | Pallavi Joshi, The Kashmir Files |
Best Child Artist | Bhavin Rabari, Chhello Show |
| Best Kannada Film: | Charlie 777 |
Best Hindi Film | Sardar Udham |
| Best Lyrics | Chandrabose, Konda Polam’s Dham Dham Dham |
Best Female Playback Singer: | Shreya Ghoshal, Iravin Nizhal |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Kaala Bhairava, RRR |
Best Music Direction (Background Music) | MM Keeravaani, RRR |
| Best Music Director (Songs): | Devi Sri Prasad, Pushpa |
Best Dialogue Writer | Utkarshini Vashishtha & Prakash Kapadia, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
| Best Screenplay (Adapted) | Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Utkarshini Vashishtha, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
Best Screenplay (Original) | Shahi Kabir, Nayattu |
Best Malayalam Film | Home |
Best Gujarati Film | Chhello Show |
| Best Tamil Film: | Kadaisi Vivasayi |
Best Telugu Film | Uppena |
| Best Maithili Film | Samantar |
Best Cinematography | Avik Mukhopadhayay, Sardar Udham |
| Best Choreography | Prem Rakshith, RRR |
Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track) | Sinoy Joseph, Sardar Udham |
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer) | Aneesh Basu, Jhilli |
Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist) | Arun Asok & Sonu K P, Chavittu |
| Best Children’s Film | Gandhi & Co. |
Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation: | Aavasavyuham |
| Best Film on Social Issues | Anunaad-The Resonance |
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director | Meppadiyan, Vishnu Mohan |
| Best Odiya Film | Pratikshya |
Best Meiteilon Film | Eikhoihi Yum |
| Best Assamese Film | Anur |
Best Bengali Film | Kalkokkho |
| Best Marathi Film | Ekda Kaay Zala |
Best Mishing Film: | Boomba Ride |
| Best Make-up | Preetisheel Singh, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
Best Editing | Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
Best Production Design | Dmitrii Malich and Mansi Dhruv Mehta, Sardar Udham |
| Best Special Effects | Srinivas Mohan, RRR |
Best Costume Designer | Veera Kapur Ee, Sardar Udham |
| Special Jury Award | Shershaah, Vishnuvardhan |
| Best Stunt Choreography | King Soloman, RRR |
History of National Film Awards
The history of the India National Film Awards dates back to 1954. It were first instituted by the Indian government. This award was name of State Award in that time. These awards were established to recognize and celebrate excellence in Indian cinema across various languages and genres. In 1967, it started to give award to actors and the tecqnicians. Over the years, the National Film Awards have become the most prestigious and coveted honors in the Indian film industry. The first actor to win the Best Actress was Nargis and Uttam Kumar won Best Actor Awards.
They have played a crucial role in promoting and preserving the diverse cultural expressions of Indian cinema, transcending language and regional boundaries. These awards have evolved and expanded their categories to encompass both feature and non-feature films, as well as acknowledging the contributions of writers and critics in the field of cinema. The National Film Awards continue to serve as a symbol of excellence and innovation in Indian filmmaking, highlighting the nation’s rich cinematic heritage.
