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71st National Film Awards
Why in News?
The 71st National Film Awards were officially announced, honoring cinematic excellence from across India for the year 2023.
Key Points
- The 2023 edition of the awards covered 31 feature films, 24 non-feature films, 27 books on cinema, and 16 film critics as part of the expanded scope under the National Film Awards regulations.
- Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Award in a career spanning over 30 years.
National Film Awards
- Organizer: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organizes the National Film Awards on behalf of the Government of India.
- Award Categories: The annual awards are conferred under the following sections: Feature Film, Non-Feature Film, Best Writing on Cinema and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Top National Winners
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Category |
Winner(s) |
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Best Feature Film |
12th Fail |
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Best Direction |
Sudipto Sen – The Kerala Story |
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Best Actor |
Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) |
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Best Actress |
Rani Mukerji – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway |
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Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment |
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |
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Best Debut Film of a Director |
Aatmapamphlet |
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Best Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values |
Sam Bahadur |
Feature Film Awards
|
Award Category |
Film / Artist |
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Best Hindi Film |
Kathal |
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Best Bengali Film |
Deep Fridge |
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Best Marathi Film |
Shyamchi Aai |
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Best Background Score |
Animal (Harshavardhan Rameshwar) |
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Best Female Playback Singer |
Shilpa Rao – Chaliya (Jawan) |
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Best Male Playback Singer |
PVN S Rohit – Baby (Telugu) |
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Best Editing |
Pookkaalam – Midhun Murali |
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Best Cinematography |
The Kerala Story – Prasanthanu Mohapatra |
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Best Costume Design |
Sam Bahadur – Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi |
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Best Makeup |
Sam Bahadur – Shrikanth Desai |
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Best Choreography |
Dhindhora Baje Re – Rocky Aur Rani (Vaibhavi Merchant) |
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Best Sound Design |
Animal – Sachin Sudhakaran & Hariharan |
Acting Awards
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Category |
Winner(s) |
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Best Actor |
Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) |
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Best Actress |
Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway) |
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Best Supporting Actor |
Vijayaraghavan (Pookkaalam), Muthupettai Bhaskar (Parking) |
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Best Supporting Actress |
Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash) |
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Best Child Artist |
Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), Treesha Toshar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2) |
Non-Feature Film Awards
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Award |
Recipient |
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Best Documentary |
God, Vulture and Human |
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Best Non-Fiction Film |
Flowering Man |
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Best Short Film |
Giddh – The Scavenger |
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Best Children’s Film |
Naal 2 |
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Best Film in AVGC |
HanuMan |
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Best Voiceover |
The Sacred Jack – Hari Krishnan S |
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Best Debut (Non-feature) |
The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw |
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Best Social & Environmental Values |
The Silent Epidemic |
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Sonali Mishra: First Woman DG of RPF
Why in News?
In a historic moment for Indian Railways, Sonali Mishra, a 1983 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh, has assumed the position of Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), becoming the first woman to lead the force in its 143-year history.
Key Points
- Appointment: Sonali Mishra’s appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, and her tenure as DG will extend until her superannuation on 31st October 2026.
- She succeeds Manoj Yadava, who retired on 31st July 2025.
- Before her appointment as DG of RPF
- Served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) in Madhya Pradesh.
- Held additional responsibilities at the Police Training & Research Institute, Bhopal.
- Served as the Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy.
- Career
- She worked with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Border Security Force (BSF).
- Gained international experience with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo.
- Recognitions and Awards
- Awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
- Honored with the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
RPF
- The RPF is an armed force under the control of the Union Ministry of Railways, tasked with protecting railway property, passenger areas, and passengers.
- Originally part of the Watch and Ward set-up of Private Railway Companies in 1881, it was reorganised into a statutory body under the RPF Act, 1957.
- The post-independence era brought significant changes; the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act was passed in 1966 to improve security, and in 1985, the RPF Act was amended, making RPF an Armed Force and emerged as a Central Police Organization.
- Motto: Yasho Labhasva (Attaining honour).
