National Film Awards were given out at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The 68th National Film Awards were given out in honour of movies that came out in 2020. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Directorate of Film Festivals was in charge of putting the event together.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, (Ministry of I&B), is a government agency in charge of making and enforcing rules in the areas of information, television, the press, and the Cinema of India.

Soorarai Pottru, a Tamil movie, won the award for best full-length film. The award for best actor was given to both Suriya and Ajay Devgn. Aparna Balamurali won the award for best actress for her role in the movie Soorarai Pottru.

Key facts about National Film Awards!

• The National Film Awards have been held every year since 1954.
• The awards are meant to get people to make movies that are important to society in some way.
• The movies should help people understand and appreciate the cultures of different parts of the country through the medium of film.
• The movies should also work to keep the country as a whole together and strong.
• The judges are well-known people in the arts, humanities, and film industries.

Notable Winners!

• The Tamil movie “Soorarai Pottru” won several national awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Background Score, and Best Screenplay.
• “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior” won both “Best Popular Film” and “Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.”
• The “Best Actor” award went to Ajay Devgn.
• The award for Best Non-Feature Film went to the short film “Testimony of Ana.”
• The best book about movies for the year was “The Longest Kiss” by Kishwar Desai.
• The award for the State Most Friendly to Film Production went to Madhya Pradesh.

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