News: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced by the respective juries.
About 71st National Film Awards of 2023
- These Awards recognized excellence across various categories in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema.
- Awarded by: National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
- Presented by: President of India
Key Highlights of 71st National Film Awards
- There were 332 entries in the feature film category, 115 in non-feature films, 27 books, and 16 critics’ submissions.
List of Winners
| S. No. | Categories | Winners | |
| 1. | Best Non-Feature Film | Flowering Man (Hindi) | |
| 2. | Best Feature Film | 12th Fail (Hindi) | |
| 3. | Best Direction | The Kerala Story (Hindi) | |
| 4. | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Jawan (Hindi): Actor Shah Rukh Khan | 12th Fail (Hindi): Actor Vikrant Massey |
| 5. | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Mrs. Chatterjee V/s Norway (Hindi): Actress Rani Mukerji | |
| 6. | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Pookkaalam (Malayalam): Actor Vijayaraghavan | Parking (Tamil): Actor Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar |
| 7. | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Ullozhukku (Malayalam): Actress Urvashi | Vash (Gujarati): Actress Janki Bodiwala |
| 8. | Best Male Playback Singer | Baby (Premisthunna) (Telugu): Singer PVN S Rohit | |
| 9. | Best Female Playback Singer | Jawan (Chaliya) (Hindi): Singer Shilpa Rao | |
About National Film Awards
- The National Film Awards is the most prestigious recognition in the Indian film industry, honoring excellence in cinematic achievements across various categories.
- Established in 1954 by the Government of India.
- Aim: The awards aim to highlight films that contribute significantly to Indian cinema and culture.
- Presented by: The awards are presented annually by the President of India.
- Award categories: The National Film Awards are presented in three main categories:
- Feature Films
- Non-Feature Films
- Best Writing on cinema
- Award components: All the award winners are awarded a Medallion, a cash prize, and a certificate of merit.
- Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus Award): Given to the major categories from the Feature Films section, Non-Feature Films and Best Writing on Cinema sections
- Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus Award): The rest of the categories for Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus Award).
