Bahubali continued it’s magnificence of cinematic journey as it went on to win ” Best Film” at National Awards 2016. The magnum opus directed by S.S.Rajamouli became the first Telugu film to have won the prestigious award, continuing it’s dream run and upping the anticipation for it’s sequel coming out next year.
Apart from this, Kangana Ranaut won for her dual act in ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’, deservingly so.
Amitabh Bachchan went on to win his second Best Actor for his grumpy old man role in ‘Piku’.
Another historical fantasy movie ‘Bajirao Mastani’ got it’s director Sanjay Leela Bhansali his Best Director award.
Here wishing them all the heartiest congratulations to the winners. Cheers..!
Here’s the complete list of winners of 63rd National Film Awards:
Best Film: Baahubali
Best Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ‘Bajirao Mastani’
Best Actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Piku
Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut, Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Best Supporting Actor: Samuthirakani for Visaaranai
Best Supporting Actress: Tanvi Azmi, Bajirao Mastani
Best Hindi Film: Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film Of A Director: Neeraj Ghaywan, Masaan
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Best Choreography: Remo D’Souza, Deewani Mastani song in Bajirao Mastani
Best Female Playback Singer: Monali Thakur, Moh Moh Ke Dhage
Best Cinematography: Sudeep Chaterjee, Bajirao Mastani
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: Nanak Shah Fakir
Best Screenplay Writer (Original): Juhi Chaturvedi (Piku) and Himanshu Sharma (Tanu Weds Manu Returns)
Best Screenplay – Dialogues: Juhi Chaturvedi (Piku) and Himanshu Sharma (Tanu Weds Manu Returns)
Best Malayalam Film: Pathemari, Artistically narrated saga of 2 generations of Malayali workers who migrated to gulf for livelihood
Best Film on Social Issue: Niranayakam
Best Music Direction: M Jayachandran for Song Kaathirunnu Kaathirunnu for the Ennu Ninte Moideen
Best Music Direction- Background Score: Ilaiyaraaja, Thaarai Thappattai
Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation: Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
Best Children’s Film: Duronto
Best Tamil Film: Visaaranai
Best Telugu Film: Kanche
Best Sanskrit Film: Priyamanasam
Best Kannada Film: Thithi
Best Punjabi Film: Chauthi Koot
Best Konkani Film: Enemy
Best Assamese Film: Kothanodi
Best Haryanvi Film: Satrangi
The Head Hunter bags Best Wancho Film
Best Khasi Film: Onaatah
Best Manipuri Film: Eibusu Yaohanbiyu
Best Mizo Film: Kima’s Lode Beyond the Class
Best Odiya Film: Pahada Ra Luha
Special Mention: Ritika Singh for the film Irudhi Suttru
Best Editing: Late Kishore T.E for Visaranai
Best Costume Designer and Best Make-up Artist for film Nanak Shah Fakir
