Today is a special day for Indian actors, musicians, actors, directors and other artists as today was the announcement of the 65th National Film Awards which was held at PIB Conference Room, Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi.
While regional films dominated at the Awards ceremony, Bollywood films like Mom and Newton were also honoured,
Veteran actress Sridevi, who passed away in February 2018 was named Best Actress for her exceptional performance in the film Mom which was released in 2017.
Sridevi awarded national award for best actor(female) for the movie 'MOM' #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/l4MIBB5I9y
— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2018
While Rajkummar Rao’s comedy-drama Newton which has dominated in Filmfare Awards, Asian Film Awards was declared the best Hindi feature film at the 65th National Film Awards. The movie Newton revolves around a young government clerk, and his struggles when he is sent on election duty to a Maoist-controlled town
'Newton' declared best Hindi feature film at the 65th #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/f6R22SgNRe
— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2018
Further, AR Rahman won the award for Best Music Director for Tamil movie Katru Velidayi and Best Background Score for Sridevi’s MOM.
Music Maestro @arrahman wins 2 National Awards!!! ???#BestMusicDirectorAward for #KaatruVeliyidai#BestBackgroundScore for #MOM. #MusicMaestro #BestMusicDirector #ARRahman #NationalAwards #NationalFilmAwards #ZeeTamil #ஜீதமிழ் pic.twitter.com/qaRofqkyQq
— Zee Tamil (@ZeeTamil) April 13, 2018
Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Conclusion starring, Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Tamanaah, and Rana Daggubati surprised everyone by winning 3 awards including best action-direction, Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and best special effects.
#Baahubali2 has been awarded the Best Popular Wholesome Entertainment Film at the 65th #NationalFilmAwards. Thank you committee and the entire nation for your continued support. ??? pic.twitter.com/FFphOLvaim
— Baahubali (@BaahubaliMovie) April 13, 2018
While the award winners are announced, the award ceremony for the 65th National Film Awards will be held on May 3, 2018.
Take a look at the 65th National Awards Ceremony:
Meanwhile, Check out the list of winners of 65th National Film Awards:
Feature Films:
Best Regional Films Special Mention:
Marathi – Murkhya, Yash Raj Kharade
Odiya – Hello Aarsee
Malayalam – Take Off
Pankaj Tripathi in Newton
Best Regional Films:
Ladakh – Walking With The Wind
Lakshadweep – Sinjar
Tulu – Paddayi
Kachcha Limboo – Marathi
Marathi – Kachcha Limbo
Malayalam – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyumm
Kannada – Hebettu Ramakka
Hindi – Newton
Bengali – Mayurakshi
Assamese – Ishu
Telugu – Ghazi
Gujarati – Dhh
Best Action Direction: Baahubali: The Conclusion
Best Choreography: Ganesh Acharya, Gori Tu Lath Mar, Toilet Ek Prem Katha
Best Special Effects: Baahubali: The Conclusion
Special Jury Award: Nagar Kirtan, Bengali film
Best Lyrics: Muthurathinam
Best Music Direction: AR Rahman, Katru Veliyidayi
Best Make-up Artist: Ram Rajak, Nagar Kirtan
Best Costume: Gobinda Mandal, Nagar Kirtan
Best Production Design: Santosh Rajan, Take Off
Best Editing: Rima Das, Village Rockstar
Best Sound Design: Walking With The Wind
Best Audiography (Location Sound): Mallika Das, Village Rockstar
Best Location Sound Recordist: Mallika Das, Village Rockstar
Best Screenplay Original: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Best Screenplay Adapted: Bhayanakam
Best Cinematography: Bhayanakam
Best Female Playback Singer: Sasha Thirupati, Vaan, Kaatru Veliyidayi
Best Male Playback Singer: Yesudas, Poemaranyakalam
Best Child Artist: Anita Das, Village Rockstar
Best Actress: Sridevi, Mom
Best Actor: Riddhi Sen, Nagar Kirtan
Best Children’s Film: Morkhya
Best Film on Environmental Conservation: Irada
Best Direction: Jayaraj for Bhayanakam
Best Feature Film on National Integration: Marathi, Dhappa
Best Feature Film: Village Rockstar
Best Debut Film of a Director: Sinjar
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Baahubali 2
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Vinod Khanna (Posthumous)
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