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National Film Award – Special Mention (feature Film)
The National Film Award – Special Mention is a certificate of merit presented by the National Film Development Corporation of India. It is one of several honours presented for feature films. The recipients of Special Mention are presented with a certificate of merit, without any trophies or cash prizes. The certificate was instituted in 1978, at 26th National Film Awards and awarded for films produced in a given year across the country, in all Indian languages. Winners See also * National Film Award – Special Jury Award References External links Official Page for Directorate of Film Festivals, IndiaNational Film Awards ArchivesNational Film Awardsat IMDb IMDb, historically known as the Internet Movie Database, is an online database of information related to films, television series, podcasts, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and biograp ... {{DEFAULTSORT:National Film Award - Special Mentio ...
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Cinema Of India
The cinema of India, consisting of Film, motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various #Cinema by language, film industries, each focused on producing films in a specific language, such as Hindi, Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali language, Bengali, Marathi language, Marathi, Gujarati language, Gujarati, Punjabi language, Punjabi, Bhojpuri language, Bhojpuri, Assamese language, Assamese, Odia Cinema, Odia and others. Major centres of film production across the country include Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, and Guwahati. For a number of years, the Indian film industry has ranked first in the world in terms of annual film output. In 2022, Indian cinema earned ($1.9 billion) at the box-office. Ramoji Film City located in Hyderabad is certified by the Guinness World Records ...
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Kumar Shahani
Kumar Shahani (7 December 1940 – 24 February 2024) was an Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his parallel cinema films '' Maya Darpan'' (1972), '' Tarang'' (1984), '' Khayal Gatha'' (1989) and '' Kasba'' (1990). His films won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film in 1972, 1990 and 1991. Due to his dedication to formalism, and with the reputation of his first feature—'' Maya Darpan'' being considered among Indian cinema's first formalist films—critics and film enthusiasts often associated him with filmmakers such as Pier Paolo Pasolini, Andrei Tarkovsky and Jacques Rivette.Winds From the East"Interview With Kumar Shahani" Retrieved on 17 June 2014. He was also known as a teacher at his ''alma mater'', the Film and Television Institute of India, and as a theorist of cinema. His book of 51 essays ''Kumar Shahani: The Shock of Desire and Other Essays,'' was edited by Ashish Rajadhyaksha and published by Tulika Books in 2015. Early life Shahani was b ...
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Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher (born 7 March 1955) is an Indian actor, director and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over four decades, he has acted in more than 540 films. A veteran of Indian cinema, Kher is recipient of two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards for his acting performances. Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts. Kher made his acting debut with Mahesh Bhatt-directed drama film '' Saaransh'' (1984), which marked Kher's breakthrough role, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of an elderly father. Since then he starred in several other supporting roles. He was appreciated in negative roles in films such as ''Karma'' (1986), '' Tezaab'' (1988) and '' ChaalBaaz'' (1989). For '' Vijay'' (1988), he won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance. In 1989, '' Ram Lakhan'' garnered him wider recognition for ...
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Kireedam (1989 Film)
''Kireedam'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mohanlal, Thilakan, and Parvathy Jayaram, along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Mohan Raj, Murali, Sreenath, Kundara Johny, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Philomina, Usha, Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju, Mamukkoya, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Kanakalatha in supporting roles. The music for the film was composed by Johnson. The film is about a youth, Sethumadhavan (Mohanlal), whose hopes and aspirations are shattered by a combination of fate and human falling. It explores how society type-casts individuals and forces them to act that part whether they like it or not. Mohanlal won the National Film Award – Special Mention "for portraying young man's agony and pain marvellously and in unique style". Lohithadas won the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay. The title 'Kireedam' refers to the metaphorical crown that the villagers of R ...
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Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in Mohanlal filmography, more than 400 films. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest Orders, decorations, and medals of India, civilian honours, for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army (India), Territorial Army. Mohanlal was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''T ...
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37th National Film Awards
The 37th National Film Awards were presented by Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1989. Ceremony took place in May 1990 and awards were presented by then President of India, R. Venkataraman. Starting with 37th National Film Awards, a new award in the feature films section was introduced for Environment Conservation/Preservation as National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) for producer and director of the film. Another new award was introduced for National Film Award for Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director, but not given for 37th National Film Awards. Also, National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema has been promoted to Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) Award. Awards Awards were divided into feature films, non-feature films and books written on Indian cinema. Li ...
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Raakh
() is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Aditya Bhattacharya, starring Aamir Khan and Supriya Pathak in the lead roles with Pankaj Kapur, Gajanan Bangera and Jagdeep. The film was Aamir Khan's first movie after ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' and it received much critical acclaim and subsequently three National Film Awards in 1989 and developed a considerable following over the years. The film also marked the Bollywood debut of ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan and film editor A. Sreekar Prasad. Plot As declared in the subtitles of the opening scene, the events of the film take place in a big city in India. After the police riots of 1990, the State Forces were disbanded and replaced by a central one. The police now had more powers. The crime rate continued to escalate. In the wealthier quarters of the city, though, life went on... but it was an uneasy calm. Aamir (Aamir Khan) had just turned 21. He is from a rich family. The only colour in his otherwise ...
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Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' (; ''QSQT''), also known by the initialism ''QSQT'', is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film, directed by Mansoor Khan in his directorial debut, and written and produced by Nasir Hussain. The film stars Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla in lead roles. The film features music by Anand–Milind, with lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' tells the story of two individuals and recounts their journey of falling in love, eloping, and the aftermath. The film was released on 29 April 1988. Made on a budget of , the film emerged as a commercial success, with a worldwide gross of , became the third highest-grossing film of the year. The film received positive remarks from critics. The soundtrack of the film was equally successful, becoming one of the best-selling Hindi soundtrack albums of the 1980s with more than 8million soundtrack albums sold, thus being a breakthrough for the careers of Anand–Milind, as well a ...
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Aamir Khan
Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan (; born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and television personality who works in Bollywood, Hindi films. Referred to as "Mr. Perfectionist" in the media, he is known for his work in a variety of film genres, particularly in films which raise social issues like education and gender equality, or which have a positive impact on society in India or abroad. Through Aamir Khan filmography, his career spanning over 30 years, Khan has established himself as one of the most notable actors of Indian cinema. Khan is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Aamir Khan, numerous awards, including nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010, and received an honorary title from the Government of China in 2017. Aamir Khan first appeared on screen as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film ''Yaadon Ki B ...
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36th National Film Awards
The 36th National Film Awards, presented by Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1988. Ceremony took place in 1989. Awards Awards were divided into feature films, non-feature films, and books written on Indian cinema. Lifetime Achievement Award Feature films Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For 36th National Film Awards, a Malayalam film, '' Piravi'' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film whereas a Telugu film, '' Daasi'' won the maximum number of awards (5). Following were the awards given in each category: Juries A committee headed by Tapan Sinha was appointed to evaluate the feature films awards. Following were the jury members: * Jury members ** Tapan Sinha (Chairperson)Balu MahendraBharathirajaBhaskar ChandavarkarBimal DuttCharu Kamal HazarikaDhira Biswal Jatin Das J. P. DasJayoo P ...
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35th National Film Awards
The 35th National Film Awards, presented by Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1987. Ceremony took place in April 1988 and awards were given by then President of India, R. Venkataraman. Starting with 35th National Film Awards, National Film Award for Best Direction for Feature films section is awarded with Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus). For Non-feature films section, two new awards were instituted and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) namely, Best Educational / Motivational Film and Best Short Fiction Film. Awards Awards were divided into feature films, non-feature films and books written on Indian cinema. Lifetime Achievement Award Feature films Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For 35th National Film Awards, an Assamese film, '' Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai'' won the National Film Award for Be ...
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Sandip Ray
Sandip Ray (born 8 September 1953) is an Indian film director and music director who mainly works in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. He is the only child of the famous Indian director Satyajit Ray and Bijoya Ray. Life and education Sandip Ray was born in Kolkata, Calcutta. Initially schooled at the South Point School (India), South Point School and after it, the Patha Bhavan, Kolkata, he subsequently attended the University of Calcutta. Career Ray started his professional career in film at the age of 24 as assistant director on the sets of his father's film ''Shatranj Ke Khilari (film), Shatranj Ke Khilari'' (''The Chess Players'', 1977). Before this, he had aided his father in various capacities including still photographer on Set construction, set. His directorial debut was ''Phatik Chand (film), Phatik Chand'' (1983) based on Satyajit Ray's ''Literary works of Satyajit Ray#Fatik Chand, Fatik Chand'' – the film received an award in the International Children's Film ...
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