The National Film Awards 2023 ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi on October 17, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the awards to the winners including Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, and Kriti Sanon.
Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, while Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon shared the award for Best Actress for their films, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Mimi’ respectively.
R Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ won the award for Best Feature Film, while SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ won in the Best Popular Film: Providing Wholesome Entertainment category.
Pankaj Tripathi and Pallavi Joshi won the national award for best supporting actor for their films ‘Mimi’ and ‘The Kashmir Files’ respectively.
Waheeda Rehman has been conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema.
Here’s a look at other winners:
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director: Meppadiyan (Malayalam)
Nargis Dutt Award For Best Film on National Integration: The Kashmir Files (Hindi)
Best Children’s Film: Gandhi & Co (Gujarati)
Best Child Artist: Bhavin Rabari, Chhello Show (Gujurati)
Best Music Direction (Songs): Pushpa: The Rise
Best Music Director (Background Score): MM Keeravani for RRR
Best Male Playback Singer: Kaala Bhairava for Komuram Bheemudo from RRR (Telugu)
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal for Maayava Chaayavaa from Iravin Nizhal (Tamil)
Best Lyrics: Konda Polam (Telugu)
Best Production Design: Sardar Udham (Hindi)
Best Audiography: Chavittu (Malayalam), Jhilli (Bengali) and Sardar Udham (Hindi)
Best Cinematography: Sardar Udham (Hindi)
Best Costume Design: Sardar Udham (Hindi)
Best Editing: Gangubai Kathiawadi (Hindi)
Best Make-up: Gangubai Kathiawadi (Hindi)
Best Screenplay: Nayattu (Malayalam)
Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted): Gangubai Kathiawadi (Hindi)
Best Dialogue: Gangubai Kathiawadi (Hindi)
Best Stunt Choreography: RRR
Special Jury Award: Shershaah
Best Mishing Film: Boomba Ride
Best Feature Film in Assamese: Anur
Best Feature Film in Bengali: Kolkokkho – House of Time
Best Feature Film in Gujarati: Chhello Show (Last Film Show)
Best Feature Film in Hindi: Sardar Udham
Best Feature Film in Kannada: 777 Charlie
Best Feature Film in Malayalam: Home
Best Feature Film in Marathi: Ekda Kay Zala
Best Feature Film in Odia: Pratikshya (The Wait)
Best Feature Film in Tamil: Kadaisi Vivasayi (The Last Farmer)
Best Feature Film in Telugu: Uppena (Wave)
Best Feature Film in Maithili: Samanantar
Special Mention: Late Shri Nallandi Kadaisi Vivasayi (The Last Farmer), Jhilli (Discards), Indrana for Home, Jahanara Begum in Anur
Best Non-Feature Film: Ek Tha Gaon (Garhwali & Hindi)
Best Film on Family Value: Chand Saanse
Best Short Film Fiction: Dal Bhat (Gujurati)
Special Jury Award: Rekha (Marathi)
Best Animation: Kandittundu (Malayalam)
Best Investigation Film: Looking For Challan (English)
Best Exploration/Adventure Film: Ayushman (English, Kannada)
Best Educational Film: Sirpigalin Sirpangal (Tamil)
Best Promotional Film: Endangered Heritage ‘Warli Art’ (English)