National Award

What is the Lokmanya Tilak award conferred upon PM Narendra Modi in Pune?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune today, which is presented on 1 August, the freedom fighter's death anniversary. The organisers say it recognises the PM's remarkable leadership, which helped India move up the progress ladder

Kamakhya Narayan Singh on winning National Film Awards for Justice Delayed but Delivered, Article 370 and 35A

In an interview with Firstpost, Kamakhya Narayan Singh talks about the emotional journey while making Justice Delayed but Delivered, how cinema and documentary can be a great medium to give voice to the voiceless, and more.

Soorarai Pottru shines bright at the 68th National Film Awards 2022 with 5 wins

The Amazon Original Movie has bagged all major National Film Awards in the feature film all-language category including Best Feature Film, Best Actor Suriya and Best Actress Aparna Balamurali, Best Screenplay and Best Background Score.

Fifteen years of 1971: This lesser known National Award-winning film is a tribute to India's Prisoners of War

1971 is subversive in how it consistently maintains a lightness in tone even as the POW officers plan their escape during the India Pakistan war.

Kalira Atita movie review: Noble marriage of narrative and non-fiction

In Nila Madhab Panda's National Award-winning Odia film, the lone actor Pitobash does his best to lend a human face to what is essentially an environmental documentary.

Surekha Sikri in one of her last interviews: 'Feels like I've been discovered by a whole new generation'

Last year, Surekha Sikri, bound to a wheelchair after a brain stroke, discussed winning her third National Award for Badhaai Ho, losing out on a lot of roles after the accident, and unfulfilled wish to work with Amitabh Bachchan.

Mithun Chakraborty turns 71: A playlist of the actor-turned-politician's best songs

Best known as the "dancing superstar" of the 80’s, Mithun Chakraborty is recognised for his disco dance numbers and action sequences in Bollywood films.

National Award-winning filmmaker Kaushik Ganguly tests positive for COVID-19

"In spite of taking all precautions while shooting, I've tested positive with mild symptoms," Kaushik Ganguly said in a social media post

P Krishnamoorthy, National Award-winning art director, passes away aged 77 in Chennai

P Krishnamoorthy, best known for films like Bharathi, Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi, Thenali, was a five-time recipient of the National Award

Prateik Babbar remembers mother Smita Patil on her 34th death anniversary

Regarded as one of the greatest Indian actors of all time, Smita Patil passed away at the age of 31 due to childbirth complications, leaving behind a rich legacy of work