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Vol. 23 2000 No. 1

This service is meant primarily for the use of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and its Media Units. This paper gives in brief a background to the National Film Awards as also the details of the 47^th National Film Awards and International Film Awards.

Website: http://www.nic.in/rrtd

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Best Feature Film

Indira Gandhi Award for Best first film of a Director

Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment

Vaanaprastham

(Malayalam)

1. Dollar Dreams

(English)

2. Laado

(Haryanvi)

Sarfarosh (Hindi)

V. Mohanlal

(Producer)

Shaji N. Karun

(Director)

1. Sekhar Kammula &

Kumud Chaudhary

(Producer)

2. Sekhar Kammula &

Ashwini Chaudhary

(Director)

John Mathew Matthan

(Producer)

John Mathew Matthan

(Director)

Swarana Kamal and cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-

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Swarna Kamal and cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-

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Swarna Kamal and cash prize of Rs. 40,000/-

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For its multi layered treatment of issues like caste system, patronage to the arts, Guru Shishya Parampara, and the identity crisis of a performing artiste.

For tacking in a very natural manner the burning problem of brain drain to the techno-logically developed world.

For taking a bold stand over women's rights in the traditionally orthodox agricultural community of Haryana.

For its engrossing projection of an honest officer, who fights engineered subversion which fuels suspicion and sours relationship between two communities.

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Nargis Dutt Award for the best Feature Film on National Integration

Best Film on Family Welfare

Best Film on Other Social Issues

Best Film on Environment/ Conservation/

Preservation

Best Children’s Film

Best Direction

Shaheed Udham Singh

(Punjabi)

Hari Bhari

(Hindi)

Kairee

(Hindi)

Jalamarmaram

(Malayalam)

The Goal

(Hindi)

Uttara

(Bengali)

Iqbal Dhillon (Producer)

Chitraarth (Director)

Deptt. Of Family Welfare (Producer)

Shyam Benegal (Director)

Deptt. Of Family Welfare (Producer)

Amol Palekar

( Director)

Latha Kurien Rajeev & Radhika Suresh Gopi

(Producer)

T.K. Rajeev Kumar

(Director)

Children's Film Society (Producer)

Gul Bahar Singh (Director)

Buddhadeb Dasgupta

For opening a new window to the Jallianwala Bagh episode, which had jolted the conscience of the Indian people.

For unfolding several aspects of family life in an Indian Town where awareness of women's health and upbringing of girl-child is enveloped in ignorance and blind belief.

For its charming portrayal of the need to give a secure future, through education, to the girl-child in the backwaters of the country.

For handling a theme of great concern in the increasingly polluted environs of our industrial towns and cities, through the imaginative touch of a fairly tale.

For stressing the sportsmanship of a small town coach who supports, without any bias, the raw talent of an underprivileged aspirant with no education and with a social stigma.

For his skillful weaving together of different strands of life through metaphors, symbols and folk icons, to question the definition of humanity in our scoundrel times.

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Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Child Artist

Best Male Playback Singer

Best Female Playback Singer

Best Cinematography

Best Screenplay

Best Audiography

Best Editing

Best Art Direction

Best Costume Designer

Best Music Direction

Best Lyrics

Special Jury Award

Best Special Effects

Best Choreography

Vaanaprastham (Malayalam)

Bariwali

(Bengali)

Hey Ram

(Tamil)

1. Bariwali

(Bengali)

2. Paromitar Ek Din (Bengali)

Jalamarmaram (Malayalam)

Vasanthiyum Lekshmiyum Pinne Njanum (Malayalam)

Paromitar Ek Din (Bengali)

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (Hindi)

Karunam

(Malayalam)

Uttara (Bengali)

Vaanaprastham (Malayalam)

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

(Hindi)

Hey Ram

(Tamil)

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

( Hindi)

Sangamam (Tamil)

Vasanthiyum Lekshmiyum Pinne Njanum (Malayalam)

Hey Ram

(Tamil)

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

(Hindi)

Mohan Lal

Kiron Kher

Atul Kulkarni

1. Sudipta Chakraborty

2. Sohini

Haldar

Aswin Thampy

M.G. Sreekumar

Jayshree Dasgupta

1. Anil Mehta (Cameraman) 2. Ad labs,

Mumbai

Madampu Kunjukuttan

Anup Mukhopadhyay

Sreekar Prasad

Nitin Desai

Sarika Kamal Haasan

Ismail Darbar

Vairamuthu.

Kalabhavan Mani

(Actor)

M/S Mantra

Sameer Tanna and Arsh Tanna

For his nuanced portrayal of the identity crisis experienced by a performing artiste who, in his personal life too, is torn between the denial of both, paternal identity and his own paternity rights.

For the range of emotions she brings into play in living the role of an aging woman whose unfulfilled desires make her a game for emotional exploitation by a dream-merchant.

For his serious performance as a cold blooded fundamentalist stalking the cities during the turbulent years of partition that led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

1. For essaying the zest for life of a maidservant who comes from the slums and lives in a Haveli.

2. For breathing life into the schizophrenic daughter who knows she is a burden on her mother, but cannot help it.

For essaying the innocent faith of a child in the existence of a mermaid, and his confident strides to provide it with a safe environment.

For a heartwarming rendition of the song Chantu Pottum in the Malayalam film Vasanthiyum Lekshmiyum Pinne Njanum.

For soulful rendering by the singer expressing the inner world of a mentally challenged character in this film.

For a wide range of tonal variations achieved by the cinematographer to express the changing moods of this musical in a given space and time.

For expressing with extreme economy and skillful cinematic treatment a story based on a sensitive screenplay woven around an old couple.

For creating the ambience of sound in different layers to create an atmosphere in support of the stark visuals. The final mixed sound track has enhanced the effect of viewing the film enormously.

For maintaining the required unity of form and content by putting images and sound tracks in perfect harmony and rhythm for this film.

For recreating the haveli ambience and matching it with the existing structure used, the décor of the sets and for recreating the best of life styles of the region.

For recreating in Hey Ram a range of period costumes worn by characters from regions as varied as Lahore, Calcutta, Madras and Delhi and coming down to present times.

For an innovative score that blends in the entire spectrum of Indian music form Classical to folk to embellish the musical narrative of this film.

For the lyric Muthal Murai Killi Paarthen in the Tamil film Sangamam. In his own imitable style the renowned poet has imparted a certain lyrical charm to the song.

For a sensitive and realistic portrayal of a blind man complete with his behavioral and gestural distortions as he copes with difficulties in making life meaningful.

For judicious use of special effects to enhance the feel of living in the past and conversing with a legend of Indian history.

For Dhol Baje in the Hindi film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam for combining musical elements in the dance number skillfully composed by the choreographer to enrich visual opulence.

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Assamese

Bengali

Hindi

Kannada

Malayalam

Marathi

Oriya

Tamil

Telugu

Special Mention

Pokhi

Paaromittar Ek Din

Shool

Kanooru Heggadithi

Punaradhivaasam

Ghar-A-Baher

Biswapraksh

Sethu

Kalisundam…Raa

Ghar-A-Baher

Baibhab

Deveeri

Dolphin Communications

Rajesh Agarwal

Nitin Manmohan & Ram Gopal Varma

1. H.G. Narayana

2. C.M. Narayana

3.I.P. Mallegowda

N.P. Prakash

Ratan Madan & Narendra Shinde

National Film Development Corporation, Mumbai

A. Kandasamy

D. Suresh Babu

Mohan Joshi

(Actor)

Manju Borah (Director)

Kavita Lankesh

(Director)

Jahnu Barua

Aparna Sen

E. Nivas

Girish R. Karnad

V.K. Prakash

Sanjay Surkar

Susant Misra

Bala

Uday Shanker

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For a beautifully structured film centered around the turmoil in the life of an orphan the film finely balances the demands of characterisation, perform-ance and storytelling to focus attention on the role played by the child in bringing about an attitudinal change in a selfish money lender.

For depicting the changing temper of society and the changing balances of human relationships very sensitively portrayed. The film highlights the changing equations between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, who begin as adversaries and become confidantes.

For unveiling the complete collapse of the socio-political system. A very effective portrayal of the determined fight of a single citizen in the centre of a façade of democracy.

For depicting increasing gaps between generation and genders very sensitively portrayed through the three main female characters.

For depicting an intricately structured screenplay about the need for discovering new adjustments in family relationship and the complexities and fallacies of conjugal harmony.

For depicting the hypocrisy exercised by man in complete contradiction of declared socio-political positions and a total reversal of behaviour when it comes to power and lust. It draws attention to the inherent problems in the empowerment of women.

For depicting the story of a young man in search of his identify and direction in life. The beautifully photo-graphed film depicts the lack of opportunities in a small town.

For an impressive debut by a director with a commendable grasp of the grammar of mainstream cinema. It deserves special mention for combining popular elements with the unconventional.

For conveying in an entertaining and wholesome manner a social message of togetherness and the need for preserving the unit of the joint family.

For his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician in the film Ghar-A-Baher

For her poetic expression in her debut film Baibhab .

For her exuberant debut as a director in the film Deveeri.

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Best Non-Feature Film

Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director

Best Anthropological/ Ethnographic film

Best Biographical Film

Best arts/cultural film

Best Scientific Film

Best Environment Conservation / Preservation Film (Including awareness)

Best Promotional Film

Best Agricultural Film

Best Historical Reconstruction/ Compilation Film

Best Film on Social Issues

Best Educational/ Motivational film

Best Exploration/ Adventure Film

Best Investigative Film

Best Animation Film

Special Jury Award

Best Short Fiction Film

Best Film on Family Welfare

Best Cinematography

Best Audiography

Best Editing

Best Music Direction

Special Mention

Dui Paatan Ke Beech Mein (Between the Devil and the Deep River)

Deivangal Padiyirangumbol (When Gods Depart)

1. Koihatir Dhulia

2. Surabhi

1. Nottam

 

 

 

 

 

2. Mallika Sarabhai

"Thang Ta’- The Martial Art of Manipur

No Award

And The Bamboo Blooms

No Award

No Award

No Award

Atanka Ka Andhakar (Darkness of Terror)

No Award

No Award

No Award

No Award

Of Confucius, S-Spots and Toyguns

Blind Folded

No Award

Kalamandalam Gopi (Malayalam)

The Vehicle With A Soul of a Man

Of Confucius, S-Spots and Toyguns

No Award

Vinod Subramanian

Arvind Sinha.

Pradeep Kumar

1. Satyabrat Kalita

2. K. Jaydev

1. Bina Narayan

 

 

 

 

2. Aruna Raje Patil

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

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Bankim, Films Division

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Bankim, Film Division

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Deep Prakash

( Director)

1. Sriram

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Ravi Varma (Cameraman)

Chinmoy Nath (Audiographer)

Ajit Kumar (Editor)

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Arvind Sinha.

Pradeep Kumar

1. Hemanta

Das

2. K.N.T. Sastry

1. M. R. Rajan

 

 

 

 

2. Aruna Raje Patil

Aribam Syam Sharma

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Joshy Joseph

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Rajiv Kumar

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S. Sri Ram

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Prasad Film

Laboratories,

Chennai (Laboratory)

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For its in-depth portrayal of an environmental disaster in North Bihar, of lives uprooted and rendered ‘amphibian’ due to the blind imposition of the development model of embankment of rivers.

For its objective and well-researched point of view on the lives of tribes in the Wayanad region; it captures their fragile existence cause in the process of change.

For its portrayal of the maestro Mohan Bhawria and his contribution to the revival of an art form from oblivion, its dissemina-tion, and its incorporation of topical themes within a traditional art form.

For being an important document of a family-community of theatre performers and of cultural growth within the community and its performances.

For portraying the renowned Kathakali actor Kizhpadam Kumaran Nair, his valuable contribution to the art form, his devotion, dignity and his insights into nature, art and life.

For a vibrant presentation of a contemporary woman’s life and art, through the perspective of Mallika Sarabhai.

For its passionate cinematic expression of a traditional martial art of Manipur.

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For its creative approach to the importance of bamboo in the economic and social lives of the people of Manipur and Mizoram.

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For its documentation of the social issue of caste politics and the ensuing ruthless violence in Bihar.

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For its stylised, graphic and playful narrative on modern life, violence and the contemporary media.

For its creative controlled treatment of an emotional and socially relevant theme.

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For the Malayalam film Kalamandalam Gopi for the imaginative and excellent visual quality rendered with consistency.

For imaginatively capturing the hard labour and tediousness of the Pitthu through the sound design achieved through an appropriate synthesis of sound and silence.

For the creative and crisp juxtaposition of imagery which complements the theme of the film.

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For its imaginative and multifaceted presentation of the theme.

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Best Book on Cinema

Best Film Critic 1998

2. Marathi Chitrapat Sangeetachi Vatchal

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2. Aruna Anant Damle (Author)

and Anil Damle (Publisher)

I. Shanmugha Das

Swarna Kamal and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/- each

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For its in-depth analysis of the relationship between literature and film, its thorough understanding of the medium, rigorous research and high readability.

For its meticulous research its understanding of musical tradition in Marathi film and accessible style.

For his understanding of the history of the art of cinema, his commitment to excellence in films, his grasp of film aesthetics and his originality of vision.

Sr. No.

Recipient

Award

Festival

1.

"The Terrorist" by Santosh Sivan

Grand Jury Prize

Cine Manila International Film Festival.

2.

1. Sharmila Tagore
2. Sumitra Chatterjee

Insignes de commandeur de l’ordre des Arts et des Letters

Festival Des 3 Continents, Nantes, France

3.

1. "Malli" by Santosh Sivan

 

2. Swetha

1. Best Live Action Feature Film carrying a Silver Elephant and Rs. 50,000/- in cash.
2. Best Child Actress getting a Bronze Elephant and Rs. 25,000/- in cash.

11^th International Children’s film Festival, Hyderabad

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4.

"Karunam" by Jayaraaj

Golden Peacock for the Best film getting Rs 2,50,000/- in cash.

31^st International Film Festival of India

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1. "Bariwali"
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1. NETPAC Award for the most outstanding Asian film
2. Best Narrative Film Award

1. Berlin International Film Festival
2. 43^rd San Franciso International Film Festival

6.

1. "Split Wide Open"
2. Rahul Bose

a) Special Jury Prize

b) Best Actor Award

13^th Singapore International Film Festival

7.

"Vaanaprastham"

Grand Jury Prize

19^th International Istanbul Film Festival

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Recipient

Award

Festival

1.

"When the Gods dance"

Certificate for creative excellence

32^nd US International Film and Video Festival, Illinois.

2.

a) "Adoor; A Journey in frames"

b) "Marana Simhasanam"

c) "The Shame is not mine"

d) "Right to Information"

e) "Whose Reality"

f) "Blind folded" and "Paddana; songs of ancestors"

1. Second Best Non-Fiction Film (upto 50 minutes) getting a Silver Conch and Rs. 1 lakh in cash

 

 

2. Best Fiction Film (up to 75 minutes) getting a Golden Conch and Rs. 2.5 lakh in cash)
3. Best Non-Fiction Video Film (up to 90 minutes) getting a Golden Conch and Rs. 1,50,000/- in cash)
4. Second Best Non-Fiction Video Film (up to 90 minutes) getting a Silver Conch and Rs. 50,000/- in cash)
5. Second Best Animation Video Film getting a Silver Conch and Rs. 50,000/- in cash)
6. IDPA Award for a director’s first film

1. Sixth International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films 3-9 February, 2000, Mumbai
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3.

"Warrior Prince"

Best Animation Film of the year

4.

"Sham’s Vision"

Best Film