News Summary:
- The 70th National Film Awards were announced on August 16, highlighting achievements in Indian cinema across various categories.
- Winners of the prestigious Swarna Kamal awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Debut Film, will receive a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh.
- Rajat Kamal Award winners, covering categories like Best Feature Film Promoting National Values, acting categories, and music, will receive Rs 2 lakh each.
What Cash Prizes Will the 70th National Film Awards Winners Receive?
The 70th National Film Awards ceremony celebrated the artistic excellence of filmmakers, actors, and other contributors to Indian cinema. While the accolades themselves are a significant honor, the winners also receive substantial cash prizes as part of their awards, adding to the prestige of the recognition.
Swarna Kamal Awards
The Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) Awards are among the most prestigious honors at the National Film Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in various top categories. Winners in these categories receive a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh each. This year, notable recipients of the Swarna Kamal include:
- Best Film: Aattam, produced by Joy Movie Productions and directed by Anand Ekarshi.
- Best Debut Film of a Director: Fouja (Haryanvi), directed by Pramod Kumar.
- Best Film in AVGC Category: Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva, produced by Dharma Productions, Prime Focus, and Starlight Pictures, and directed by Ayan Mukerji.
- Best Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya for Uunchai.
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara, produced by Hombale Films LLP and directed by Rishab Shetty.
Rajat Kamal Awards
The Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) Awards, covering categories such as Best Feature Film Promoting National Values, acting, and music, come with a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh for each winner. This year’s Rajat Kamal Award winners include:
- Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta for her performance in Uunchai.
- Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh for his work on Brahmastra.
- Best Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara.
- Best Actress: Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam (Tamil) and Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express (Gujarati).
Actor Manoj Bajpayee received a special mention for his role in Gulmohar; however, he will receive a certificate rather than a cash prize.
Standout Winners and Their Recognitions
Neena Gupta’s role in Uunchai earned her the Best Supporting Actress award, while Sooraj Barjatya was recognized as Best Director for the same film. Gulmohar, starring Manoj Bajpayee, was awarded Best Hindi Film.
In the music category, Arijit Singh’s soulful singing in Brahmastra won him the Best Male Playback Singer award, adding to the film’s accolades, which included the Best Film in the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) category.
Upcoming Honors
The winners will be formally honored at a future ceremony, where they will be presented with their awards by the President of India. This event will serve as a grand celebration of their contributions to Indian cinema, recognizing the artistry and dedication that have shaped the industry over the past year.
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