National Film Awards 2023 | Current Affairs | Vision IAS
MENU
Home

Periodically curated articles and updates on national and international developments relevant for UPSC Civil Services Examination.

Quick Links

High-quality MCQs and Mains Answer Writing to sharpen skills and reinforce learning every day.

Watch explainer and thematic concept-building videos under initiatives like Deep Dive, Master Classes, etc., on important UPSC topics.

ESC

News In Shorts

04 Sep 2025
1 min

Recently, the 71st National Film Awards were announced. 

About the National Film Award

  • Genesis: Established in 1954 by the Government of India. 
  • Presentation: Conferred annually by the Hon’ble President of India.
  • Award Sections: Features Film, Non-Feature Film, Best Writing on Cinema, and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
    • Dada Saheb Phalke Award
      • The highest award in Indian cinema, awarded for outstanding contribution to its growth and development.
      • Instituted in 1969 by the Government of India to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke, who directed Raja Harishchandra (1913), the first full-length Indian feature film.
      • The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
  • Categories: It includes Best Feature Film, Best Direction, Best Actor & Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay and Best Music Direction, etc.

Explore Related Content

Discover more articles, videos, and terms related to this topic

RELATED VIDEOS

1
In conversation:  Meaning of Living Heritage

In conversation: Meaning of Living Heritage

YouTube HD
Title is required. Maximum 500 characters.

Search Notes

Filter Notes

Loading your notes...
Searching your notes...
Loading more notes...
You've reached the end of your notes

No notes yet

Create your first note to get started.

No notes found

Try adjusting your search criteria or clear the search.

Saving...
Saved

Please select a subject.

Referenced Articles

linked

No references added yet

Subscribe for Premium Features