Citation:For providing rare cinematic experience while delineating the inner conflicts and suffering of an individual set against the backdrop of the elements.
Citation:For exploring man's cruelty to and exploitation of animals and, through an interesting story, inculcating in the minds of children the love of animals.
Citation:For the masterly treatment of an unusual story which, through subtle and sensitive handling, brings out the conflicts in a family trapped in strange memories and situations.
Citation:For the powerful rendering of the saga of a woman who goes through the revolution against the prevailing social mores and comes to terms with herself.
Citation:For her superb performance in the difficult role of a woman who goes through life as lover and unwed mother who has finally to go back to her lonely existence.
Citation:For his lively and effortless performance in the role of a poor boy who has to make the difficult choice between his personal goal and his family responsibilities.
Citation:For her work in the film in which, in her first screen appearance, she convincingly recreates her own life-story with courage and determination.
Regional Awards
The award is given to best film in the regional languages in India.[1]
Citation:For an unusual film blending with fact and fantasy, dealing with the contemporary subject of the frustrations of middle-aged executive, presented with wit and humour.
Citation:For exploring the layers of family relationship in a rural setting threatened by urban culture and explains how the imminent breakdown of the joint family is prevented by a death.
Citation:For a film which makes a powerful comment on the bureaucratic system which renders even an idealistic officer helpless and unable to realise his own objectives.
Citation:For a love story about the suffering of a man who is destined to live with his memories, spending his last days in a hut on the banks of river in idyllic surroundings.
Citation:For a moving film, which depicts the plight of the quitessential Indian woman who goes through life discharging obligations as daughter, wife and mother.
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 M. V. Krishnaswamy was appointed to evaluate the non-feature films awards. Following were the jury members:[1]
Producer: Streevani and Ishvani Director: Sumitra Bhave
₹ 10,000/- Each
Citation:For its realistic portrayal of poor, oppressed housewife who succeeds in her determined effort to rehabilitate herself and realise her potential to be on her own.
Citation:For his sensitive exploration of the anguish of a woman nursing her aged, paralysed grandmother. The film is characterised by economy and control and innovative cinematic form.
Citation:For its objective presentation of the inhuman treatment of children in remand homes.
Anukaran
Hindi
Producer: R. K. Gupta Director: Gul Bahar Singh
Citation:For a poignant of discrimination against women in Indian society.
Best Writing on Cinema
The awards aim at encouraging 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.
Juries
A committee headed by Amita Malik was appointed to evaluate the writing on Indian cinema. Following were the jury members:[1]
Citation:For a book as it is a major critical work on Guru Dutt, which is researched, attractively published at a reasonable price with a wealth of visual which enriches any book on cinema.
Awards not given
Following were the awards not given as no film was found to be suitable for the award:[1]
