Discontinued and intermittent National Film Awards

The National Film Awards are presented every year by the National Film Development Corporation of India. Following is the list of discontinued and intermittent National Film Awards. Throughout the year various awards have been discontinued and given intermittently. The awards, instituted 1953, on the 40th anniversary of Indian Cinema, are given for feature films, non-feature films and best writing on cinema, and were once officially known as the State Awards for Films. In addition to the regular National Film Awards, several discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards have been presented throughout the years.

Discontinued Feature film award categories

Following are the discontinued National Film Awards from feature films category:

All India Certificate of Merit

The All India Certificate of Merit was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1954 and awarded at 1st National Film Awards[1] and was lastly awarded in 1957 at 4th National Film Awards.[2] It was given along with National Film Award for Best Feature Film and two films per year were awarded with this award.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s) and director(s)
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Refs.
1953
(1st) 		Do Bigha Zamin Hindi Bimal Roy Bimal Roy [1]
Bhagavan Sri Krishna Chaitanya Bengali Debaki Bose Debaki Bose
1954
(2nd) 		Neelakuyil Malayalam Chandrathara Productions  • P. Bhaskaran
 • Ramu Kariat 		[3]
Biraj Bahu Hindi Hiten Chaudhary Productions Bimal Roy
1955
(3rd) 		Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje Hindi Rajkamal Kalamandir V. Shantaram [4]
Shirdi Che Sai Baba Marathi Nandadeep Chitra Kumarsen Samarth
1956
(4th) 		Bandhan Hindi Sircar Productions Hem Chunder [2]
Tenali Ramakrishna Telugu Vikram Productions B. S. Ranga
1957
(5th) 		Mother India Hindi Mehboob Productions Mehboob Khan [5]

Second Best Feature Film

Main article: National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film

Third Best Feature Film

The National Film Award for Third Best Feature Film was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1958 and awarded at 6th National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 1965 at 13th National Film Awards and discontinued after that.[6][7]

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s) and director(s)
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Refs.
1958
(6th) 		School Master Kannada B. R. Panthulu B. R. Panthulu [6]
1959
(7th) 		Sujata Hindi Bimal Roy Bimal Roy [8]
1960
(8th) 		Deivapiravi Tamil Kamal Brothers Pvt Ltd  • R. Krishnan
 • S. Panju 		[9]
1961
(9th) 		Prapanch Marathi Indian National Pictures Madhukar Pathak [10]
1962
(10th) 		Sautela Bhai Hindi Alok Bharati Mahesh Kaul [11]
1963
(11th) 		Mahanagar Bengali R. D. Bansal Satyajit Ray [12]
1964
(12th) 		Unnaipol Oruvan Tamil Aasiya Jyothi films D. Jayakanthan [13][14]
1965
(13th) 		Chhoti Chhoti Baten Hindi Rajvanshi Productions Motilal Rajvansh [7]

Best Feature Film on National Integration

Main article: Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration

Best Film on Environment Conservation / Preservation

Main article: National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation

Best Film on Other Social Issues

Main article: National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues

Best Film on Family Welfare

Main article: National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare

Best Animated Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Animated Film

Best Special Effects

Main article: National Film Award for Best Special Effects

Special Jury Award

Main article: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film)

Best Story

The National Film Award for Best Story was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1962 and awarded at 10th National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 1975 at 23rd National Film Awards[15] and discontinued after that.

In the first year, for the 10th National Film Awards, award winners were awarded only with Certificate of Merit. Later on, all the award winners were awarded with Silver Lotus and cash prize of ₹ 10,000.

List of award recipients, showing the year (award ceremony), film(s) and language(s)
Year Recipient(s) Film(s) Language(s) Refs.
1962
(10th) 		Not Available Four Centuries Ago English [16]
1964
(12th) 		Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay Aarohi Bengali [13][14]
1965
(13th) 		Motilal Chhoti Chhoti Baten Hindi [7]
B. K. Dutt Shaheed Hindi
Din Dayal Sharma
1973
(21st) 		Ismat Chughtai Garm Hava Hindi [17]
Kaifi Azmi
1974
(22nd) 		Ritwik Ghatak Jukti Takko Aar Gappo Bengali [18]
1975
(23rd) 		K. Shivaram Karanth Chomana Dudi Kannada [15]

Best Film Based On High Literary Work

The National Film Award for Best Film Based On High Literary Work was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1966 and awarded only at 14th National Film Awards.[19]

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s) and director(s)
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Refs.
1966
(14th) 		Chutti Bengali Arundhati Devi Arundhati Devi [19]

Discontinued Non-feature film award categories

Following are the discontinued National Film Awards from non-feature films category:

Best Agriculture Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Agriculture Film

Best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film

Best Biographical Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Biographical Film

Best Educational/Motivational/Instructional Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Educational/Motivational/Instructional Film

Best Environment/Conservation/Preservation Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Environment/Conservation/Preservation Film

Best Exploration/Adventure Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film

Best Family Welfare Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Welfare

Best Historical Reconstruction/Compilation Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Historical Reconstruction/Compilation Film

Best Promotional Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Promotional Film

Best Scientific Film

Main article: National Film Award for Best Scientific Film

Best Film on Social Issues

Main article: National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues

Special Jury Award

Main article: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (non-feature film)

Best Experimental Film

The National Film Award for Best Experimental Film was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1966 and awarded at 14th National Film Awards[19] and lastly awarded in 1983 at 31st National Film Awards[20] and discontinued after that.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1966
(14th) 		Homosaps English  –  –  – [19]
1967
(15th) 		Through the Eyes of a Painter English J. S. Bhownagary for Films Division M. F. Husain (as a Creator)  – [21]
1968
(16th) 		And I Make Short Films English K. L. Khandpur for Films Division S. N. S. Sastry  – [22]
1969
(17th) 		No Award [23]
1970
(18th) 		No Award [24]
1971
(19th) 		No Award [25]
1972
(20th) 		No Award [26]
1973
(21st) 		Homi Bhabha — A Scientist in Action English Jagat Murari Viswanathan K  – [17]
1974
(22nd) 		No Award [18]
1975
(23rd) 		Awashesh Hindi FTII K. G. Girish  – [15]
1976
(24th) 		Murder at Monkey Hill Hindi FTII Vidhu Vinod Chopra  – [27]
1977
(25th) 		Samadhi Music only FTII John Sankaramangalam
For achieving a mellifluous blending of the spirit and philosophy of Yoga, with a wealth of detail of practical exercises in an atmosphere of calm contemplation, ennobling music and recitations from the sacred texts.
 [28]
1978
(26th) 		No Award [29]
1979
(27th) 		Child On a Chess Board Music only Films Division Vijay B Chandra  – [27]
1980
(28th) 		Arrival English Films Division Mani Kaul
For searing imagery and outstanding soundtrack.
 [30]
1981
(29th) 		No Award [31]
1982
(30th) 		Chakkar Chandu Ka Chameliwala Hindi FTII N. C. Thade
For being a romantically mysterious film which successfully dispenses with the normal time-space framework and chronological sequence.
 [32]
1983
(31st) 		The Clown and The Dog English FTII Sunny Joseph
For its attempt to unfold the intellectual yearnings of youth for freedom if thought and action, interpreted in a brilliantly photographed stylised form.
 [20]

Best Filmstrip

The National Film Award for Best Filmstrip was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1963 and awarded only at 11th National Film Awards.[12]

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s) and director(s)
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Refs.
1963
(11th) 		Historical Monuments of Delhi Hindi G. K. Athalye G. K. Athalye [12]

Best Industrial Film

The National Film Award for Best Industrial Film was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1984 and awarded at 32nd National Film Awards[33] and lastly awarded in 1988 at 36th National Film Awards[34] and discontinued after that.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1984
(32nd) 		Krishi Jantrapati Hindi Ghanashyam Mahapatra Ghanashyam Mahapatra  – [33]
1985
(33rd) 		Safety Measures in Handling Agriculture Machinery English D. Gautaman Gurbir Singh Grewal
For its clear instructional value.
 [35]
1986
(34th) 		The Story of Glass English S. Kumar Buddhadeb Dasgupta
For its comprehensive and engaging treatment of glass-making in our country.
 [36]
1987
(35th) 		Golden Muga Silk - The Cultural Heritage of Assam English Director (NE), Central Silk Board, Assam Siba Prasad Thakur
For its exhaustive and well researched analysis of Assam's traditional sericulture industry and factors that have contributed to its survival and growth.
 [37]
Looking Back English Drishtikon Productions for Films Division Prakash Jha
For depicting the highly technical area of the contemporary industrial scene with sophistication and style.
1988
(36th) 		The Duo English Sanat Kumar Dasgupta Sanat Kumar Dasgupta
For capturing with economy and precision the mass production of ceramic and glassware in exquisite photographic detail.
 [34]

Best News Review

The National Film Award for Best News Review was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1975 and awarded at 23rd National Film Awards[15] and lastly awarded in 1988 at 36th National Film Awards[34] and discontinued after that.

List of films, showing the year, language(s), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1975
(23rd) 		Indian News Review No. 1399  – N. V. K. Murthy  –  – [15]
1976
(24th) 		Indian News Review No. 1559  –  –  –  – [27]
1977
(25th) 		Unprecedented Havoc
(Indian News Review No. 1520) 		English Films Division  –
For a vivid, visual documentation of the havoc wrought by the cyclonic storm which hit the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh on November 19, 1977.
 [28]
1978
(26th) 		Uttar Pradesh Samachar 24 Hindi Director of Information and Public Relations, U.P.  –
For its genuine effort to make disturbing human document out of the chaos of a frequent natural calamity.
 [29]
1979
(27th) 		Indian News Review No. 1592 English  –  –  – [38]
1980
(28th) 		Day of the Dark Sun
(News Magazine 3) 		 – Films Division  –
For capturing the high drama of an historic event — the total solar eclipse.
 [30]
1981
(29th) 		News Magazine 12  – Vijay B. Chandra for Films Division  –
For its overall technical competence.
 [31]
1982
(30th) 		Asiad 82 - News 1  – N. S. Thapa for Films Division  –
For an evocative and stirring record of one of the most colorful events of our time.
 [32]
1983
(31st) 		Shelter English FTII  –
For its brave and sympathetic visual coverage and journalistic report of a controversial issue affecting the lives of the pavement dwellers of Bombay.
 [20]
1984
(32nd) 		The Rickshaw Drivers of Madhya Pradesh English Madhya Pradesh Media Naren Kondra  – [33]
1985
(33rd) 		Taranath Shenoy
(News Magazine 59) 		English  • P. B. Pendharkar
 • Pritam S. Arshi 		 • M. S. Gangadhar
 • Ashok Patil
For an in-depth coverage of the strong determination of Taranath Shenoy, the handicapped swimmer, who crossed the English channel.
 [35]
1986
(34th) 		The Pope Meets India
(News Magazine 70) 		English  • P. B. Pendharkar
 • P. S. Arshi for Films Division 		Camera Team for Films Division
For the excellently co-ordinated team work in making the coverage of the Pope's visit to India more than mere news.
 [36]
1987
(35th) 		Colours of Life
(News Magazine 100) 		English Pritam S. Arshi for Films Division  • Mahesh P. Sinha
 • Sant Lal Prasad (Cameraman)
For bringing out the message that the disabled can also live and work like others through narration of the successful human story of a handicapped artist Jayantilal Shihora, who paints holding brush in his mouth.
 [37]
1988
(36th) 		More Than a Success Story
(News Magazine 129) 		English Biren Das for Films Division K. B. Nair
For going beyond the limitations of the news film format to tell the inspiring and moving stories of those who triumphed over their socic-economic circumstances and physical disabilities.
 [34]

Best Newsreel Cameraman

The National Film Award for Best Newsreel Cameraman was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1975 and awarded at 23rd National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 1983 at 31st National Film Awards and discontinued after that.[15][20]

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Citation Refs.
1975
(23rd) 		Flood Havocs
(Indian News Review No. 1399) 		English  • A. S. Agnihotri
 • Abinashi Ram
 • A. R. Saroef 		 – [15]
1976
(24th) 		Indian News Review No. 1462 English  –  – [27]
1977
(25th) 		Indian News Review No. 1508 English C. L. Kaul
For the breathtaking sweep of his camerawork portraying the faith and emotions of the pilgrims on the hazardous route to the Amarnath Cave, culminating in the final Darshan.
 [28]
1978
(26th) 		Dawn Over Gurais
(Indian News Review No. 1568) 		English C. L. Kaul
For the lyrical realism of the camera with its perfectly matched tone and texture.
 [29]
1979
(27th) 		Mission To China (INR NO - 1585)  –  –  – [38]
1980
(28th) 		Tragedy of Gendi
(Indian News Review No. 1657) 		English  • Mahesh Pratap Sinha
 • Rajgopal Rao
For displaying a keen news sense.
 [30]
1981
(29th) 		No Award [31]
1982
(30th) 		No Award [32]
1983
(31st) 		Tragedy of Gendi
(Indian News Review No. 1799) 		English  • C. Ramani
 • Uday Shankar
 • S. L. Prasad
For their well planned team work (in Indian News Review No. 1799) covering the scientific, technical, ceremonious and human aspects of a great event of national importance recording sensitive emotions of expectation and fulfilment during the launching of SLV-3.
 [20]

Intermittent Feature film award categories

Best Feature Film in the languages of Schedule VIII

Best Bodo Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Bodo Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded twice: once at 33rd National Film Awards in 1985,[35] and lately at 63rd National Film Awards in 2015.[39] Per Constitution of India, Bodo language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1985
(33rd) 		Alayaron Bodosa Film Productions Jwngdao Bodosa
For pioneering a film in the language which faithfully brings out the socio-economic life of Bodo community.
 [35]
2015
(63rd) 		Dau Huduni Methai Shankarlal Goenka Manju Borah
An honest attempt to document the dilemma of the common man, helplessly victimised during the times of insurgency in the north east.
 [39]

Best Dogri Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Dogri Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Dogri cinema. Till now, it is only awarded at 59th National Film Awards in 2011.[40] Per Constitution of India, Dogri language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2011
(59th) 		Dille Ch Vasya Koi Sanjeev Rattan Sanjeev Rattan
For a very simple yet innocent portrayal of the emotional dilemmas of young people growing up in the idyllic landscape of Himachal Pradesh. The director brings us a love story untouched by the vicissitudes of Bollywood formulas to touch upon some core human values and relationships.
 [40]

Best Kashmiri Feature Film

The National Film Award for Kashmiri Best Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 12th National Film Awards in 1964.[41] Per Constitution of India, Kashmiri language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s) and director(s)
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Refs.
1964
(12th) 		Mainz-Raat M. R. Seth  • Shyam
 • Jagiram Paul 		[41]

Best Maithili Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Maithili Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Maithili cinema. Till now, it is only awarded at 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. Per Constitution of India, Sanskrit language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2015
(63rd) 		Mithila Makhaan  • Neetu Chandra
 • Samir Kumar 		Nitin Chandra
A back-to-the-roots story told with great sincerity, about a courageous youthful rescue effort, happening in Bihar.
 [39]

Best Sanskrit Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Sanskrit Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Sanskrit cinema. Till now, it is only awarded at 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. Per Constitution of India, Sanskrit language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2015
(63rd) 		Priyamanasam Baby Mathew Somatheeram Vinod Mankara
For an artistic and culturally vibrant portrayal of the mind of a poet during the time he creates his masterpiece Nalacharitam.
 [39]

Best Urdu Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Urdu Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded thrice at 41st National Film Awards in 1993,[42] at 44th National Film Awards in 1996,[43] and lately at 60th National Film Awards in 2012.[44] Per Constitution of India, Urdu language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1993
(41st) 		Muhafiz Wahid Chowhan Ismail Merchant
A breath-taking film, uniting the various film arts, crafts and technical skills into an integrated experience, with lasting images of a dying culture, in which a humanistic vision of life is being undermined by encroachment from acquisitive commercialism.
 [42]
1996
(44th) 		Sardari Begum  • Amit Khanna
 • Mahesh Bhatt 		Shyam Benegal
For excellent recreation of an era and showing dedication of an artist to music that defies all orthodox and conservative values.
 [43]
2012
(60th) 		Harud  • Aamir Bashir
 • Shankar Raman 		Aamir Bashir
The ruination brought about by the militant insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir and its deleterious repercussion on the social fabric of the state is well documented in this movie.
 [44]
2018
(66th) 		Hamid Saregama India Limited Aijaz Khan
A child’s perspective of religion and life, as he searches for his lost father.
 [45]

Best Feature Film in the languages not of Schedule VIII

Best Bhojpuri Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Bhojpuri Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 53rd National Film Awards in 2005.[46] Per Constitution of India, Bhojpuri language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2005
(53rd) 		Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar  • Deepa Narayan Anand D. Ghatraj
For a family drama that harks back to traditional values and modern day sensibilities.
 [46]

Best Garo Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Garo Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 66th National Film Awards in 2018.[45] Per Constitution of India, Garo language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2018
(66th) 		Ma.ama Anna Films Dominic Sangma
The film follows an old man's relentless quest for a reunion with his dead wife.
 [45]

Best Haryanvi Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Haryanvi Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded thrice at 62nd (2014) and 63rd National Film Awards (2015) and 67th National Film Awards (2019).[47][39] Per Constitution of India, Haryanvi language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2014
(62nd) 		Pagdi The Honour V R Entertainers Rajeev Bhatia
For capturing honestly the abrasive fabric of a patriarchal society that places an inordinate premium on honour, and also offering the possibility of liberation through an acknowledgement of others pain.
 [47]
2015
(63rd) 		Satrangi Punam Deswal Sharma Sundeep Sharma
The film earnestly tries to address the social issue of neglect of the girl child in the state of Haryana and the eventual empowering of the girl.
 [39]
2019
(67th) 		Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti  • Essel Vision Productions Limited
 • Satish Kaushik Entertainment 		Rajesh Amar Lal Babbar
The film entertainingly emphasizes the importance of education and equality for a girl child.
 [48]

Best Jasari Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Jasari Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 65th National Film Awards in 2017. Per Constitution of India, Jasari language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2017
(65th) 		Sinjar Shibu G. Suseelan Pampally  –

Best Khasi Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Khasi Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded four times at 32nd National Film Awards in 1984, at 61st National Film Awards in 2013, 63rd National Film Awards in 2015 and lately at 67th National Film Awards in 2019.[33] Per Constitution of India, Khasi language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s) and director(s)
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1984
(32nd) 		Manik Raitong Rishan Rapsang Ardhendu Bhattacharya  – [33]
2013
(61st) 		Ri: Homeland of Uncertainty Kurbah Films Pradip Kurbah
A complex tale of insurgency and reconciliation set in the turbulent North-East state of Meghalaya.
 [49]
2015
(63rd) 		Onaatah  • Pomu Das
 • Marjina Kurbah 		Pradip Kurbah
A sensitive portrayal of a rape victim in the course of her revival, in the healing background of the tribal setting.
 [39]
2019
(67th) 		Iewduh Shiven Arts Pradip Kurbah
A wonderful portrayal of a collage of characters in Iewduh stressing on a community living with human values.
 [48]

Best Kodava Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Kodava Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 41st National Film Awards in 1993.[42] Per Constitution of India, Kodava language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1993
(41st) 		Mandhara Phu B. N. Ravi S. R. Rajan
For depicting how unusual parental love affects children's life adversely too.
 [42]

Best Kokborok Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Kokborok Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 56th National Film Awards in 2008.[50] Per Constitution of India, Kokborok language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation(s) Refs.
2008
(56th) 		Yarwng Joseph Kizhakechennadu Joseph Pulinthanath
For a meaningful story of displaced people looking to rebuild their lives.
 [50]

Best Ladakhi Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Ladakhi Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 65th National Film Awards in 2017. Per Constitution of India, Ladakhi language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2017
(65th) 		Walking With The Wind Mahesh Mohan Praveen Morchhale

Best Mishing Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Mishing Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is awarded at 60th and 67th National Film Awards in 2012 and 2019 respectively.[44] Per Constitution of India, Mishing language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2012
(60th) 		Ko:Yad Manju Borah Manju Borah
A stark and realistic film with a strong subtext about a driftwood collector makes compelling viewing.
 [44]
2019
(67th) 		Anu Ruwad Obonori Pictures Dilip Kumar Doley
A realistic narration of schematic witch hunting and unfortunate child deaths among the Mishing people.
 [48]

Best Mizo Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Mizo Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Sanskrit cinema. Till now, it is only awarded at 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. Per Constitution of India, Mizo language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2015
(63rd) 		Kima’s Lode Beyond the Class Children's Film Society Zualaa Chhangte
For an adventurous coming-of-age story of a boy, set in the pristine environments of Mizoram.
 [39]

Best Monpa Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Monpa Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 53rd National Film Awards in 2005.[46] Per Constitution of India, Monpa language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2005
(53rd) 		Sonam Garima Films Ahsan Muzid
For picturesque effective portrayal of the contemporary tribal life.
 [46]

Best Pangchenpa Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Pangchenpa Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 66th National Film Awards in 2018.[45] Per Constitution of India, Pangchenpa language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2018
(66th) 		In the Land of Poison Women Aaas Productions Manju Borah
The film is a depiction of an individual's effort to break the myth of 'poison women' in a remote part of Arunachal Pradesh.
 [45]

Best Rabha Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Rabha Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 62nd National Film Awards in 2014.[47] Per Constitution of India, Rabha language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2014
(62nd) 		Orong  • Suraj Kr. Duwarah
 • Aucto Creation 		Suraj Kr. Duwarah
For its sensitive portrayal of a young man as he drifts through a life that offers little promise or excitement.
 [47]

Best Sherdukpen Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Sherdukpen Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is awarded twice at 61st National Film Awards in 2013[49] and 66th National Film Awards in 2018.[45] Per Constitution of India, Sherdukpen language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2013
(61st) 		Crossing Bridges TNT Films Production Sange Dorjee Thongdok
A well-crafted film that tells the tale of a young man who comes back from Mumbai to his remote village in Arunachal Pradesh to find his roots.
 [49]
2018
(66th) 		Mishing BB Entertainment Trade Private Limited Bobby Sarma Baruah
The film explores the alternate reality of a remote village in Arunachal Pradesh.
 [45]

Best Tiwa Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Tiwa Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for the films made in Tiwa language. Till now, it is awarded once at the 70th National Film Awards.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2022
(70th) 		Sikaisal Imaging Media Bobby Sarma Baruah – [51]

Best Tulu Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Tulu Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is awarded six times.[42][50] Per Constitution of India, Tulu language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
1993
(41st) 		Bangar Patler Richard Castellano Richard Castellano
For depicting how money-power can take away everything from a simple and innocent community of villagers, using muscle power and political force.
 [42]
2006
(54th) 		Kotti Channaya R. Dhanaraj Anand P. Raj
For promoting caste reform and integration.
 [52]
2008
(56th) 		Gaggara M. Durganand Shivadhwaj Shetty
For its attempt to preserve traditional folk forms.
 [50]
2016
(64th) 		Madipu Aastha Production Chetan Mundadi
For highlighting the hollowness of orthodoxical traditions.
 [53]
2017
(65th) 		Paddayi Nithyananda Pai Abhaya Simha [54]
2019
(67th) 		Pingara DMR Productions R. Preetham Shetty
The film poetically and sensitively reveals how innocent people fall prey to blind faith circulated intentionally by the witch and powerful.
 [48]
2020
(68th) 		Jeetige AR Productions Santhosh Mada
For highlighting the evils of immigration in the light of the pandemic.
 [55]

Best Wancho Feature Film

The National Film Award for Best Wancho Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Sanskrit cinema. Till now, it is only awarded at 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. Per Constitution of India, Wancho language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution.

List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation Refs.
2015
(63rd) 		The Head Hunter Splash Films Private Limited Nilanjan Datta
For a cinematic contemplation on the lives of the Wancho tribe, regarding the balance required in modernising tribal environment, while intruding and displacing their lifestyles.
 [39]

Intermittent Writing on cinema award categories

Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema)

The National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) is one of the National Film Awards given by Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It is instituted in 2000 and awarded at 48th National Film Awards.[56] The award aims 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. All the award winners are awarded with a Certificate of Merit.

List of recipients, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s) and citation
Year Recipient(s) Language(s) Citation Refs.
2000
(48th) 		Ratnottama Sengupta English
For consistency and variety in her knowledgeable reporting on cinema.
 [56]
2001
(49th) 		C. S. Venkiteswaran Malayalam
For his serious approach in understanding the celluloid idiom and its social implications.
 [57]
2002
(50th) 		Ashok Rane Marathi
For his objective evaluation of trends in cinema in India as well as abroad.
 [58]
2003
(51st) 		Vasiraju Prakasam Telugu
For introducing film personalities of parallel cinema in the parched atmosphere of Telugu filmdom.
 [59]
2006
(54th) 		Utpal Datta Assamese
For his sensitive interpretation of films and trends in cinema.
 [52]
2012
(60th) 		Piyush Roy  –
For his in-depth knowledge of cinema and easy, informative style.
 [44]
2017
(65th) 		Sunil Mishra Hindi
Sunil Mishra's articles on cinema, written in eloquent Hindi, are delightful readings ranging from biography of an individual to critical analysis of the films. His insightful writings on varied subjects of Indian cinema are useful for all cine lovers.
2018
(66th) 		Amborish Roychoudhury English
For his book In A Cult Of Their Own: Bollywood Beyond Box Office.
 [45]

References

  1. ^ a b "1st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "4th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. ^ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  4. ^ "3rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  5. ^ "5th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  6. ^ a b "6th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  7. ^ a b c "13th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
  8. ^ "7th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  9. ^ "8th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
  10. ^ "9th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
  11. ^ "10th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  12. ^ a b c "11th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
  13. ^ a b Times of India (Firm) (1965). The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who. Bennett, Coleman. p. 279. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  14. ^ a b Hindustan Year-book and Who's who. M. C. Sarkar. 1966. p. 332. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g "23rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  16. ^ "National Film Awards (1962)". gomolo.com.
  17. ^ a b "21st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
  18. ^ a b "22nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
  19. ^ a b c d "National Film Awards (1966)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-27. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
  20. ^ a b c d e "31st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
  21. ^ "15th National Film Awards (PDF)" (PDF). International Film Festival of India. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  22. ^ "16th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  23. ^ "17th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  24. ^ "18th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  25. ^ "National Film Awards (1971)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
  26. ^ "20th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  27. ^ a b c d "National Film Awards (1976)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-16. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
  28. ^ a b c "25th National Film Award" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 29. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  29. ^ a b c "26th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  30. ^ a b c "28th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  31. ^ a b c "29th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  32. ^ a b c "30th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  33. ^ a b c d e "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  34. ^ a b c d "36th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  35. ^ a b c d "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  36. ^ a b "34th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  37. ^ a b "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  38. ^ a b "National Film Awards (1979)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
  39. ^ a b c d e f g h i "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  40. ^ a b "59th National Film Awards for 2011 - Feature Films" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  41. ^ a b "12th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
  42. ^ a b c d e f "41st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved March 3, 2012. and 66th National Film Awards in 2018.
  43. ^ a b "44th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
  44. ^ a b c d e "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  45. ^ a b c d e f g h "66th National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  46. ^ a b c d "53rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
  47. ^ a b c d "62nd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  48. ^ a b c d "67th National Film Awards, 2019" (Press release). Press Information Bureau. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  49. ^ a b c "61st National Film Awards For 2013" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  50. ^ a b c d "56th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  51. ^ "70th National Film Awards, 2022". nfaindia.org.
  52. ^ a b "54th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
  53. ^ "64th National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  54. ^ "Manish Saini's Dhh wins National Award for Best Gujarati film" (Press release). 13 April 2018.
  55. ^ Keshri, Shweta (22 July 2022). "68th National Film Awards Full Winners List: Suriya, Ajay Devgn jointly win Best Actor". India Today. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  56. ^ a b "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 148. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  57. ^ "49th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 130. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  58. ^ "50th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 124. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  59. ^ "51st National film Awards (Books)". Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved March 15, 2012.

Official websites