National Film Awards 2024

The National Film Awards serve as a reflection of India's linguistic and cultural diversity, providing useful context for questions on Indian society and soft power, though the awards themselves are not a direct subject of UPSC examination.

Notes

The 72nd National Film Awards recognized excellence in Indian cinema across 34 languages, with approximately 400 feature films considered.
Best Feature Film: Article 370.
Best Male Actor: Mammootty (Bramayugam) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion).
Best Female Actor: Yami Gautam (Article 370).
Best Director: Rajkumar Periasamy (Amaran).
Best Debutant Director: Randeep Hooda (Swatantrya Veer Savarkar).
Best Music Director: G.V. Prakash Kumar (Amaran).
Best Popular Film: Kalki 2898 AD.
Best Feature Film promoting national, social, and environmental values: Captain Miller.
Regional winners include Feminichi Fathima (Malayalam), Mithya (Kannada), and Raayan (Tamil).
The jury process was chaired by filmmaker Jayaraj, emphasizing the inclusion of both Scheduled and non-Scheduled languages.

Questions

The National Film Awards serve as a significant platform for recognizing cultural diversity and regional narratives in India. Discuss how such state-sponsored recognition contributes to the promotion of linguistic diversity and social values in Indian cinema. 150 words

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Prelims

Which film was awarded the 'Best Feature Film' at the 72nd National Film Awards?

Who among the following was awarded the Best Male Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards?

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Article 370 wins top honour; Mammootty bags best male actor award for fourth time

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