70th National Film Awards for the year 2022 announced UPSC

70TH NATIONAL FILM AWARDS 2022

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Context

70th National Film Awards were announced on Monday to honour the best of films across the country that were made in the year 2022.

Details

The National Film Awards in India, established in 1954, are among the most prestigious awards in the Indian film industry.
Administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, they aim to honor the best of Indian cinema annually.

Categories and Awards Structure

The awards are broadly categorized into Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Books on Cinema. Each of these categories is further divided into multiple awards:

Feature Films: This category includes awards likeBest Feature Film, Best Direction, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Children's Film, and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Other technical categories include Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Music Direction, etc.
Non-Feature Films: This section recognizes short films, documentaries, and other forms of non-feature filmmaking. Awards includeBest Non-Feature Film, Best Direction (Non-Feature), Best Cinematography, Best Music Direction, etc.
Books on Cinema: This recognizes outstanding literary work on Indian cinema with awards likeBest Book on Cinema and Best Critic.

Significant Awards

Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Considered the highest honor in Indian cinema, it is awarded for lifetime contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal): Presented in several categories like Best Feature Film, Best Non-Feature Film, and Best Direction.
Silver Lotus (Rajat Kamal): Awarded in categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Music Direction, among others.

Recent Winners (70th National Film Awards)

Best feature filmaward has been given to Aattam (The Play) directed by Anand Ekarshi and the award for Best Non-Feature Film has been bagged by Ayena (Mirror)directed by Siddhant Sarin.
Award forBest Book on Cinema has been given to Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography authored by Anirudha Bhattacharjee & Parthiv Dhar.
Kantarawon the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Rishab Shettyhas been awarded the Best Actor in Leading Role for his performance in the movie Kantara whereas Nithya Menen bagged the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Thiruchitrambalam.
Pavan Raj Malhotrawon the award for Best Supporting Actor while Neena Gupta won the Best Supporting Actress Award in the Feature Films
BRAHMASTRA-PART 1: SHIVAbagged the award for Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects Gaming & Comic).

Full List

Other Awards

Visual Arts in India

*Award Name*	*Field*	*Year Established*	*Significance*
Lalit Kala Akademi Awards	Visual Arts	1955	Recognizes excellence in the fields of painting, sculpture, printmaking, and other visual arts. Administered by the National Academy of Art.
Raja Ravi Varma Award	Painting, Sculpture	2001	Honors exceptional contributions to the fields of painting and sculpture. Named after the famous painter Raja Ravi Varma.
Kalidas Samman	Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre	1980	One of India's most prestigious awards, it recognizes significant achievements in the visual arts and performing arts.
Gaganendranath Tagore Award	Painting, Visual Arts	N/A	Given by the Government of West Bengal for excellence in the field of painting and visual arts.
National Award for Excellence in Art & Culture	Visual Arts, Culture	1986	Awarded to artists for outstanding work in promoting Indian culture through visual arts.
Biennale Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award	Contemporary Art	N/A	Recognizes lifetime contributions to contemporary art in India, particularly those impacting global art scenes.

Performing Arts

*Award Name*	*Field*	*Year Established*	*Significance*
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award	Music, Dance, Theatre	1952	The highest national recognition given to practicing artists in the fields of music, dance, and theatre.
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar	Young Performing Artists	2006	Encourages young talents in the performing arts (below the age of 40) who have shown promise in their fields.
Kalidas Samman	Music, Dance, Theatre	1980	Recognizes significant contributions in the fields of classical music, dance, and theatre.
Padma Awards	Various Arts	1954	Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan awards are given for distinguished service in various fields, including arts and culture.
Rabindra Puraskar	Dance, Music, Theatre	1950s	West Bengal's highest civilian award, recognizing significant contributions to literature and performing arts.

Literature & Cultural Contributions

*Award Name*	*Field*	*Year Established*	*Significance*
Jnanpith Award	Literature	1961	India’s highest literary honor, awarded annually for outstanding contributions to literature.
Sahitya Akademi Award	Literature	1954	Recognizes literary work in the 24 languages recognized by the Akademi.
Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize	Literature	2018	International literary prize for published works in English or translated into English, focusing on promoting Indian literature and culture.
Tagore Ratna & Tagore Puraskar	Literature, Culture	2011	Established to honor outstanding contributions in various artistic fields in memory of Rabindranath Tagore.
Vyas Samman	Hindi Literature	1991	Given by the K.K. Birla Foundation for an outstanding literary work in Hindi published within the last 10 years.
Nari Shakti Puraskar	Women in Arts & Literature	1999	Recognizes women who have made exceptional contributions in the field of arts, culture, and literature.

Handicrafts & Folk Arts

*Award Name*	*Field*	*Year Established*	*Significance*
Shilp Guru Award	Handicrafts	2002	Honors master craftspersons who have contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Indian handicrafts.
National Handicrafts Award	Handicrafts	1965	Given to outstanding artisans in the field of handicrafts for their craftsmanship and innovations.
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards	Heritage Conservation	2000	Recognizes the efforts of individuals and organizations that have successfully conserved or restored structures, places, or properties of heritage value.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Folk Arts)	Folk Arts	1952	Recognizes outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of India’s folk and traditional performing arts.

Cultural Heritage & Preservation

*Award Name*	*Field*	*Year Established*	*Significance*
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation	Cultural Heritage	2000	Recognizes efforts to preserve historic buildings and properties in the Asia-Pacific region, including India.
INTACH Heritage Awards	Heritage Preservation	1984	Presented by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage to recognize outstanding contributions to heritage conservation in India.
National Cultural Award	Cultural Promotion	1991	Honors individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to the promotion and preservation of India’s cultural heritage.

International Awards

*Award Name*	*Country*	*Year Established*	*Significance*
Academy Awards (Oscars)	USA	1929	The most prestigious and widely recognized award in the film industry, honoring excellence in cinematic achievements across various categories including acting, directing, and production.
Cannes Film Festival - Palme d'Or	France	1955	One of the most prestigious international film festivals, the Palme d'Or is awarded for the best film in competition, recognizing the highest artistic quality.
Golden Globe Awards	USA	1944	Presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes honor outstanding achievements in both film and television, often seen as a precursor to the Oscars.
BAFTA Awards	United Kingdom	1947	The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards honor the best in film, television, and video games, often considered the British equivalent of the Oscars.
Berlin International Film Festival - Golden Bear	Germany	1951	One of the major international film festivals, the Golden Bear is awarded to the best film in competition, focusing on artistic excellence and innovation.
Venice Film Festival - Golden Lion	Italy	1949	The oldest film festival in the world, the Venice Film Festival awards the Golden Lion to the best film, highlighting groundbreaking and impactful cinema.
Toronto International Film Festival - People's Choice Award	Canada	1976	Recognizes the best film as voted by the audience, known for launching films that go on to achieve critical and commercial success, including at the Oscars.
Sundance Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize	USA	1978	Focuses on independent filmmaking, awarding the Grand Jury Prize to the best film in the U.S. and World Cinema competitions, promoting new talent and innovative storytelling.
César Awards	France	1976	France’s national film award, often considered the French equivalent of the Oscars, recognizing excellence in the French film industry.
Ariel Awards	Mexico	1947	The most prestigious film awards in Mexico, presented by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences, celebrating excellence in Mexican cinema.
Asian Film Awards	Various Asian Countries	2007	Honors the best in Asian cinema, recognizing films from across Asia and celebrating the diversity and richness of the continent’s film industries.
Goya Awards	Spain	1987	Spain’s main national film awards, recognizing excellence in Spanish cinema, similar in prestige to the Oscars or BAFTA.
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards	Australia	1958	Australia's most prestigious film and television awards, honoring the best in Australian cinema, often compared to the Oscars.

Sources:

IndianExpress

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q: Consider the following statements regarding the National Film Awards 2024:

The award for Best Feature Film was given to a regional language movie.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is India's highest honor in the field of cinema, was presented to a renowned actor for their lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
The Best Director award was conferred upon a filmmaker for a movie that focused on a significant social issue.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: a)