President Murmu presents 68th National Film Awards

President Murmu presents 68th National Film Awards

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Category : National Published on: October 03 2022

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  • President Droupadi Murmu conferred on the winners the 68th National Film Awards for the year 2020 in New Delhi. 
  • Dada Saheb Phalke award for 2020 was given to legendary actress Asha Parekh. Best feature film award was given to Tamil film Soorarai Pottru. 
  • Hindi film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ got the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
  • Ajay Devgn received the Best Actor award for the film, Tanhaji : The Unsung Warrior and Suriya also received the best actor award for the film, Soorarai Pottru.
  • Aparna Balamurali was awarded the Best Actress Award for Soorarai Pottru. Sachidanandan KR received Best Director Award for Malayalam Film AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
  • The 68th National Film awards were to be held in 2021, but were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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