National Film Awards, India
India
Notes
- The National Film Awards select the best of Indian cinema overall and particularly focus on contributions to the furthering of Indian art and culture. In contrast to that the Filmfare Awards are presented in separate categories for the best films in each region and language.
Awards
Certificate of Merit
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Golden Lotus Award
Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Although given regular, the awards are not presented every year.
- The award is named for Dadasaheb Phalke, India's pioneering film-maker.
Nargees Dutt Award
National Film Award
Non-Feature Films Award
President's Gold Medal
President's Silver Medal
Regional Award
Silver Lotus Award
Special Jury Award
Special Mention
Historical Timeline
2007
- Due to some delays the awards for 2005 are announced in summer 2007.
2008
- The awards are for the year 2006 as the 2005 awards were delayed to 2007.
2009
- The awards are for the year 2007.