National Film Awards
Awards & Honors · राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कार
📋Quick Overview
This chapter covers key facts about national film awards frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and other government competitive exams. Master these facts for guaranteed marks in the GK section.
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Started — 1954 — Presented by President of India
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Best Film — Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal) — Highest honor for a film
📖National Film Awards
| Name | Detail | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 1954 | Presented by President of India |
| Best Film | Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal) | Highest honor for a film |
| Best Director | Golden Lotus | For outstanding direction |
| Silver Lotus | Rajat Kamal | For categories below Golden Lotus |
| Administered by | Directorate of Film Festivals | Under Ministry of I&B |
| Categories | ~30+ categories | Feature film, non-feature, best book on cinema, etc. |
| Nargis Dutt Award | Best film on national integration | Named after actress Nargis |
📝Key Points
- •Started: 1954: Presented by President of India
- •Best Film: Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal): Highest honor for a film
- •Best Director: Golden Lotus: For outstanding direction
- •Silver Lotus: Rajat Kamal: For categories below Golden Lotus
- •Administered by: Directorate of Film Festivals: Under Ministry of I&B
- •Categories: ~30+ categories: Feature film, non-feature, best book on cinema, etc.