Name of Award: BEST DIRECTION
Name of Film: Shahid (Hindi)
Awardee: Hansal Mehta
Medal & Cash Prize: Swarna Kamal and 2,50,000/-
Citation: A remarkably handled film that traces the true story of a slain human right activist and a lawyer Shahid Azmi in the backdrop of communal violence unleashed in Mumbai. The story of an impoverished Muslim struggling to come to terms with injustice, inequality and rise above his circumstances. It is an inspiring testament to the human spirit.
S.No.: 2
Name of Award: BEST ACTOR
Name of Film: Shahid (Hindi) & Perariyathavar (Malayalam)
Awardee: Raj Kumar & Suraj Venjaramoodu
Medal & Cash Prize: Rajat Kamal and 50,000/- (Cash component to be shared)
Citation: For portrayal of the intriguing journey of a Muslim young man who is persecuted. He rebels and ultimately comes back to fight the injustice as a committed law abiding lawyer. Raj Kumar brings to life the soul of Shahid. For the dignified and quiet portrayal of a man on the lower margins of the society. His turmoil struggles and sufferings are soulfully brought out with subtle body language and eyes which transcend word
S.No.: 3
Name of Award: BEST ACTRESS
Name of Film: Liar’s Dice (Hindi)
Awardee: Geetanjali Thapa Medal & Cash Prize:Rajat Kamal and 50,000
Citation: If ever an actress could merge completely into a role and look the character to perfection, it is Geetanjali Thapa. Her searching eyes and vulnerability are breath taking.
S.No.: 4
Name of Award: BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Name of Film: JOLLY LLLB (Hindi)
Awardee: Saurabh Shukla Medal & Cash Prize: Rajat Kamal and 50,000/-
Citation: For a heart-warming and exuberant performance as a judge, who discovers his authority and conscience in the process of conducting a high profile case.
S.No.: 5
Name of Award: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Name of Film: Astu(Marathi) & Ship of theseus (English-Hindi)
Awardee: Amruta Subhash & Aida El-Kashef
Medal & Cash Prize: Rajat Kamal & 50,000 (Cash component will be shared)
Citation: Amruta touchingly portrays the emotions of a poor woman who brings to life compassion and warmth in dealing with human relationships..
For a sensitive portrayal of a blind photographer who entirely depends on her intuitive creative power and has a fiercely independent mind.
S.No.: 6
Name of Award: BEST CHILD ARTIST
Name of Film: Fandry (Marathi) & Thanga Meengal (Tamil)
Awardee: Somnath Avghade & Sadhana
Medal & Cash Prize: Rajat Kamal and 50,000 (Cash component will be shared)
Citation: Somnath Avghade plays the role of a Dalit teenager to perfection. His angst clearly boils over as the realities of life dawn upon him.
Sadhana has played the part of a dyslexic child with sensitivity and exuberance and yet with ease.
BEST MALE PLAYBACK SINGER: Rupankar (For the song Etumi kemon Tumi) from the Film Jaatishwar (Bengali).
BEST FEMALE PLAYBACK SINGER: Bela Shende (For the Song Khura Khura) from the Film Tuhya Dharma Koncha (Marathi)
BEST LYRICS: Na. Muthukumar(For the lyric Ananda Yaazhai) for the Film Thanga Meengal (Tamil)
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: Ganesh Acharya (for Maston ka Jhund) for the Film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Hindi)
BEST HINDI FILM: Jolly LLB Producer: Fox Star Studios Director: Subhas Kapoor