Citation:For addressing the very contemporary issue of political rivalry and violence in our society in an unusually imaginative way. The language of the film goes beyond conventional narrative for appeal to calmness and good sense.
Citation:For depicting, through the eyes of a child love and respect for our mother tongue and culture tackling many social issues pertaining to education, agriculture and general empowerment, for a civic society.
Citation:For working with a large group of actors within the confines of a rambling old house. The director builds an unpretentious, gripping and entirely credible narrative and brings about in the process some extremely powerful performances.
Citation:For tackling the problem of terrorist infiltrations and the army's counter attacks. And situations where armed and civilian forces unite against the common external enemy.
Producer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Director: Amol Palekar
₹ 30,000/- Each
Citation:For telling the story of Raghunath Karve, who, early in this century, pioneered the debate on sexual and reproductive rights. The film recreates the period in painstaking detail and helps to raise consciousness about issues which are extremely relevant today.
Citation:For discussing issues on migration from one's own land and the social implications that follow, in the heart land of Tamilnadu, highlighting the need to re-establish the holistic culture of society .
Citation:For telling the simple and moving story of an elderly couple and their relationship with the world around them. In depicting the couple's love for the trees and plants in their garden, the film spreads the message of environmental conservation in the broadest sense in a gentle, unobtrusive way.
Citation:For his role in the film. A veteran actor of great versatility, meets the varied demands of this role with credibility and assured technical skill.
Citation:For a portrayal of a submissive woman who is subjected to constant physical and psychological torture by her husband. The character comes out of her passive shroud fearing her daughter may suffer the same fate as her.
Citation:For his portrayal of Hasanabba. He is an agent who procures local girls for arabs to marry in an impoverished village in Karnataka. H. G. Dattatreya brings a wonderful sensitivity to the character, without turning it into a stereotypical villain.
Citation:For the role of Narayani in the film. Narayani is an elderly mother whose son has been killed in political violence. In the course of the film, she is transformed, gently and unobtrusiveuly into a crusade for peace. Lalitha brings great professional skills and sensitivity to the role.
Citation:For his portrayal of Pulli in the film. Pulli is a very young orphan who works in a motor garage in chennai. The jury applauds the way in which master udayaraj brings out both the innocence and street – smartness of Pulli, with a combination of energy and spontaneity.
Citation:The audiographer has, with extreme care, chosen the right sound, ambience and layered the tracks in an immaculate way to create an atmosphere to support the narrative of the film.
Citation:For creating an evocative rhythm in the film enhancing the pace of the narrative while aesthetically maintaining the unit of form and content.
Citation:For aesthetically recreating the period of early twentieth century taking great care in selecting authentic properties of the time to enhance the décor of both interiors as well as exteriors, thus bringing alive Tamilnadu of that period.
Citation:For recreating a whole range of period costume to depict the early twentieth century of Tamil/Banaras. The aesthetic selection of colours go well with the décor of the structure/sets and the costumes give the film and authentic look.
Citation:For a score that blends with the story and heightens its narrative. A great effort has been made to ensure that the compositions have all the ingredients of the music of the soul.
Citation:For his realistic portrayal of the scion of a fading aristocracy who has lost his eyesight. Soumitra with great subtlety takes us through myriad evoking situations of his life, past and present with great sensitivity.
Regional Awards
The award is given to best film in the regional languages in India.[1][4]
Citation:The film through the seen and unseen world of the protagonist tries to explore the existential dilemma of modern times which is reflected in the inexorable flow of time and intertwined into a mixed metaphor of modern allegories.
Citation:For the political turmoil has been juxtaposed with the upheavals of the life of a tempestuous Muslim girl who defies all norms to marry a much married maharaja. It is a story of obsessive love in the times of political priorities in post independent India.
Producer: H. G. Narayan and I. P. Malligowda Director: T. N. Seetharam
₹ 20,000/- Each
Citation:For delineating the way in which the larger political system influences and manipulates the lives of ordinary people at various levels, a commendable critique of the corroding corruption and power managing forces.
Producer: M. P. Sukumaran Nair Director: M. P. Sukumaran Nair
₹ 20,000/- Each
Citation:For the film with a wonderful structure and well worked out mise-en-scenes tries to depict a complex story of the Christian community in a simple manner.
Citation:For a brilliant narrative depicting the complex relationship between a dancer wife and a loving husband. It highlights the values of life, art and the co-existence of the two.
Citation:For dealing with the social issues, adultery and the subjugation of women. The film ends on a positive note of a woman's empowerment when the protagonist extends her horizon beyond home and hearth.
Citation:For depicting the life and times of Subramaniya Bharati in a very authentic manner, unfolding the history of our freedom struggle. The compositions of this great visionary poet stand out with great relevance today.
Citation:For a refreshing film about a teenage friendship that blossoms into romance. The film stands out for its youthful treatment thus bringing out the exuberance of this film.
Best Feature Film in Each of the Language Other Than Those Specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution
Citation:For bringing the epic of Mahabharata to life on screen with realistic depth and detail.
Non-Feature Films
Short Films made in any Indian language and certified by the Central Board of Film Certification as a documentary/newsreel/fiction are eligible for non-feature film section.
Juries
A committee headed by John Matthew Matthan was appointed to evaluate the non-feature films awards. Following were the jury members:[1]
Citation:For its sensitive treatment of Hindustani art music, tracing its evolution and cultural confluence to the present times, rendered with an exceptional collage of visuals and sounds.
Citation:For exploring the life of a 12th century Karnataka ascetic poet Mahadevi Akka, who was an exponent of individual independence. The relevance of this rebellious poet is treated dramatically, in the context of contemporary times.
Producer: Bhanumurthy Alur for Films Division Director: K. Jagjivan Ram for Films Division
₹ 10,000/- Each
Citation:For presenting a scientific method of Mathematical calculations, existing in the Vedas and relating the relevance of this knowledge to the present times.
Producer: Sparsh Productions Pvt. Ltd Director: Supriyo Sen
₹ 10,000/- Each
Citation:For painstaking effort on capturing the uncompromising dedication oh Jatin Mahato (Midnapore – West Bengal), a heroic conservator and protector of migratory and endangered birds.
Citation:For creatively tracing the history of Pashmina shawl and aesthetically portraying the designs and styles of this ancient Kashmiri art, which has now been revived.
Producer: Urmi Chakraborty for Films Division Director: Urmi Chakraborty for Films Division
₹ 10,000/- Each
Citation:For its in-depth probe that unveils the illegal migration of Bangladeshis into India and the urgent need to address this issue on humanitarian grounds.
Producer: Bhanumurthy Alur for Films Division Director: Rajgopal Rao for Films Division
₹ 10,000/- Each
Citation:For the powerful portrayal of an aged tribal woman Tulasi's single-handed crusade against de-forestation and the resultant participation of people in preserving forests.
Producer: Bankim for Films Division Director: Joshy Joseph for Films Division
₹ 10,000/- Each
Citation:For insight-fully and sensitively probing the masked lives of college students of Manipur, who are compelled by socio-political circumstances to pull rickshaws for their livelihood.
Producer: Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Director: Ritubarna Chudgar
₹ 10,000/- Each
Citation:For its multi-layered treatment of a story that sketches the lives of two young people (sibling) caught in the web of their past and yet coping for survival.
Producer: T. Sunil Kumar, Susmitham and Pallimalkunnu Director: T. Sunil Kumar, Susmitham and Pallimalkunnu
₹ 5,000/- Each
Citation:For focusing attention on the plight of a family with an AIDS patient and their struggle in overcoming the social stigma.
Mahananda
Bengali
Producer: Films Division Director: Madhuchhanda Sengupta
Citation:For handling a sensitive theme on family welfare, which depicts the fight of a village woman from a minority community who succeeds in her pursuit of a planned family.
Citation:For her skilful narration of the various cultures and religions from across the sea, that have historically influenced the coastal life of Malabar.
Citation:For effectively capturing the spirit of the legendary Marathi theatre personality Balgandharv, the singer, well known for his portrayal of women characters.
Best Writing on Cinema
The stated mission of awards is to encourage the study and appreciation of cinema as an art form and dissemination of information and critical appreciation of this art-form through publication of books, articles, reviews etc.[citation needed]
Juries
A committee headed by Bharathi Pradhan was appointed to evaluate the writing on Indian cinema. Following were the jury members:[1][6]
Citation:For its lucid story-telling. A fast-paced, informative book, a fitting tribute to a box-office phenomenon. Even after 25 years, the making of Sholay, reported crisply and researched thoroughly, makes absorbing reading.
