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7 April 2017
Hyderabad
64th National films awards are announced today. Crossover film Pelli Choopulu which got both critical acclaim and box office success (collected over a million dollars in USA) has bagged two awards (best Telugu film and best dialogues). Shatamanam Bhavathi has won best popular film for providing wholesome entertainment award. Raju Sundaram’s choreography for NTR in Janatha Garage has won best choreography award. It’s nice to see 3 Telugu films winning awards at national level!!
Bilingual 24 starring Suriya and Samantha and directed by Vikram Kumar has won three awards - Best cinematography, best production design and best vfx.
64th National Film Awards, 2016
MOST FILM FRIENDLY STATE AWARD, 2016
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State of Uttar Pradesh |
For implementing a unique film policy, taking into account that the film medium is not only about entertainment but is also a very important vehicle of employment, social awareness and cultural development. The State’s Film Policy includes various measures to create a suitable environment, which not only invites shooting of films on a large scale in the State but also promotes other activities, which are related to various aspects of film production at the ground level, including financial incentives for filmmakers. |
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Special Mention
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To foster the film Industry and their endeavour to give incentives to filmmakers from across India. In addition to the above, the Film Policy also provides growth opportunities to the local filmmaking talent from within the State. |
64th National Film Awards, 2016
Best Writing on Cinema
Best Film Critic
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Swarna Kamal and Rs |
G Dhananjayan’s in-depth analysis on a wide range of topics such as film genres, brands, new strategies in movie watching, taxation impact and ticket pricing. His thought provoking essays raise relevant issues affecting the movie watcher as well as the filmmaker and suggests practical solutions. |
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 Special Mention
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A Fly in the Curry |
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K.P. Jayashankar - Anjali Monteiro explore independent documentary films in India and revisit the relationships between film-makers and their narratives. The book sets new standards in form and context in cinema studies. |
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Swarna Kamal and |
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Yatindra Mishra’s encyclopaedic presentation encompasses her life, seven decade career and its’ impact on Indian cinema.Divided into three sections, the book offers rare insights on the icon, her music and reflects a changing nation. |
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64thNATIONAL FILM AWARDS FOR THE YEAR 2016 |
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SPECIAL MENTION |
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CHEMBAI - |
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This film brings to focus the person of Chembai as musician as well as a human being with vigour and vitality. |
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DESCOPERIRE |
SOUMYA |
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A MEA UNEI |
SADANANDAN |
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LEGENDE |
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SPECIAL MENTION |
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SIKAR ARU |
DIRECTOR: |
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An important film that uses raw visual imagery to highlight the brutality of poaching. |
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SITKAR |
RAMEN BORAH |
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BORAH |
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SPECIAL MENTION |
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THE EYES OF |
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An important film that sheds light on thedenial of justice to victims of a heinous crime. |
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DARKNESS |
AMITABH |
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PARASHAR |
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BEST NARRATION/ |
MAKINO |
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A simply narrated daughter’s ode to a father makes this voice-over intensely personal, poignant and poetic. |
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VOICE OVER |
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TOGAWA |
Narrator/ Voice |
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5. |
BEST MUSIC |
LEECHES |
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RAJAT |
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Music becomes a character of its own in subtly heightening the drama and the tragedy of the central character. |
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KAMAL |
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TANUJ TIKU |
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6. |
BEST EDITING |
GUDH |
EDITOR: JISHU |
RAJAT |
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Seamlessly weaves the inner worlds of a young boy’s innocence with the harsh realities of the journey he is embarking on. |
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KAMAL |
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BEST |
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AUDIOGRAPHER: |
RAJAT |
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Live recording has been done in a detailed and in-depth manner bringing alive the entire ambience. |
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AUDIOGRAPHY |
JUST A BOOK |
AJITH ABRAHAM |
KAMAL |
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GEORGE |
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Audiographer |
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8. |
BEST |
KALPVRIKSHA |
CAMERAPERSON: |
RAJAT |
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The mysterious beauty of the narrative comes alive through artful camerawork. and The camera paints a rich and colourful canvas for a narrative that is both grim and tragic. |
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CINEMATOGRAPHY |
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ALPESH NAGAR |
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Cameraperson |
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ADNYAT |
VISHAL SANGWAI |
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BEST DIRECTION |
AABA |
DIRECTOR: : |
SWARNA |
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A poignant story of a seemingly happy family that erupts in an unpredictable climax, held together by strong cinematic craftsmanship. |
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AIKTAAY NAA? |
ADITYA SUHAS |
KAMAL |
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JAMBHALE |
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10. |
BEST FILM ON |
LITTLE |
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An innocent film that is a reminder that the only magic that keeps a family together is love. |
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FAMILY VALUES |
MAGICIAN |
SULTAN AHMED |
KAMAL |
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DIRECTOR: NEHA |
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SHARMA |
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BEST SHORT |
AABA |
PRODUCER: RAJ |
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Cinematic excellencecomes to life in this intimate story where the filmmaker shows that silence can also be used as a powerful language of expression. |
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FICTION FILM |
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KUMAR GUPTA |
KAMAL |
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DIRECTOR: AMAR |
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12. |
SPECIAL JURY |
THE CINEMA |
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A sensitive and lyrical ode to the magic of celluloid and a poetic tribute to the last of India’s travelling cinemas. |
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TRAVELLERS |
SHIRLEY |
KAMAL |
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ABRAHAM |
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DIRECTOR: |
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SHIRLEY |
& Director |
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ABRAHAM |
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BEST ANIMATION |
HUM CHITRA |
PRODUCER: IDC, |
RAJAT |
A playfully warm story that brings to life India’s traditional art by incorporating it innovatively in the animation itself. |
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BANATE HAI |
IIT, MUMBAI |
KAMAL |
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DIRECTOR: NINA |
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SABNANI |
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Director & |
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ANIMATOR: |
Animator |
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PIYUSH VERMA |
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AND SHYAM |
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SUNDAR |
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CHATTERJEE |
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14. |
BEST |
PLACEBO |
PRODUCER: |
RAJAT |
An important and intelligently crafted film that investigates the malaise plaguing one of India’s premiere educational institutions, showing us a mirror of our times. |
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INVESTIGATIVE |
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ARCHANA |
KAMAL |
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FILM |
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PHADKE |
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DIRECTOR: |
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BEST EXPLORATION/ |
MATITLE |
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RAJAT |
An important film that throws light on a dying sporting tradition, told in a cinematically intimate manner. |
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ADVENTURE FILM |
KUSTI |
MADHAVI REDDY |
KAMAL |
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PRANTIK VIVEK |
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DESHMUKH |
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16. |
BEST EDUCATIONAL |
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PRODUCER: SYED |
RAJAT |
A strong film that looks at issues of development and displacement through the eyes of an endearing protagonist. |
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WATERFALL |
SULTAN AHMED |
KAMAL |
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LIPIKA SINGH |
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DARAI |
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17. BEST FILM ON |
I AM JEEJA |
DIRECTOR: SWATI |
RAJAT |
Jeeja’s will and zest for life, despite her personal struggles, makes this simply told story a beautiful ode to life. |
SOCIAL ISSUES |
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CHAKRABORTY |
KAMAL |
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PRODUCER: RAJIV |
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MEHROTRA |
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SHARED) |
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DIRECTOR: |
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An inspiring story of a victim of medical negligence who becomes invalid for life. Uneducated and facing economic difficulties, he opens educational institutions where thousands can learn and become successful in life. |
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SANATH |
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PRIYA ARUN |
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BEST |
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PRODUCER: |
RAJAT |
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A beautifully designed film that raises critical questions on the future of India’s national animal.
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ENVIRONMENT FILM |
KRISHNENDU |
KAMAL |
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THE LINE |
DIRECTOR: |
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KRISHNENDU |
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BEST ARTS |
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In the era of animation, an important film that documents a dying art-form which is haunting, touching and kept alive through the sheer will of a community of poor puppeteers.
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INDIRA GANDHI |
KAMAL |
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This enlightening and informative film brings alive an amazing and complex ritual and takes us into the only place in the world where God comes alive as a human being.
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UNIVERSE |
SHIBU PRUSTY |
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DIRECTOR: SHIBU |
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PRUSTY |
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20. |
BEST |
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PRODUCER: |
RAJAT |
This film uses archival recordings, recreations and interviews to take us on a touching musical journey with a lady who broke open social barriers, becoming one of India’s most legendary musical maestros. |
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BIOGRAPHICAL/ |
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SANGEET NATAK |
KAMAL |
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HISTORICAL |
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BEGUM |
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AKHTAR |
DIRECTOR: |
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21. |
BEST DEBUT FILM |
SOZ...A |
PRODUCER: RAJIV |
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A brave and refreshing approach to look at complex political issues weaved beautifully through music and poetry. |
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MEHROTRA, PSBT |
RAJAT |
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KAMAL |
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TUSHAR MADHAV |
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BEST NON FEATURE |
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SWARNA |
An intimately told story of a young boy’s quest for his dreams, vividly depicted in the claustrophobic environment of illegal coal mines. |
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THE ABYSS |
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KAMAL |
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DIRECTOR: |
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64thNATIONAL FILM AWARDS FOR THE YEAR 2016
New Award Introduced
NON-FEATURE FILMS
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BEST ON- |
REMEMBERING |
On Location |
Stunning location recording that brings to life the vivid soundscape of a coastal village, evoking memories of the past. |
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LOCATION |
KURDI |
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