National Film Awards 2021 Live Updates: Sushant Singh Rajput's Film 'Chhichhore' Bags The Best Feature Film Award
The National Film Awards is selected by a committee consisting of eminent personalities from the film industry and the ceremony is held in New Delhi every year where the President of India presents the awards.
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Background
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony every year and is considered the most prominent film awards in the country. It is selected by a committee consisting of eminent personalities from the film industry and the ceremony is held in New Delhi every year where the President of India presents the awards. The 67th National Film Awards was supposed to be announced last year in the month of May but got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards are generally given out by the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.
Best Cinematography
Malayalam film 'Jallikattu' bags the Best Cinematography in the 67th National Film Awards.
Sushant Singh Rajput's Co-Star From 'Chhichhore', Tahir Raj Bhasin Remembers The Late Actor
Sushant Singh Rajput's co-star from 'Chhichhore', Tahir Raj Bhasin remembers the late actor as their film wins the Best Feature Film in the 67th National Film Awards. He shared his thoughts, "As we celebrate our big win, today will also be a day of remembrance and gratitude for Sushant without whom this story would never have been told."
Best Children Film
Hindi film 'Kastoori' wins the Best Children Film Award in the National Film Awards.
Best Screenplay
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri wins the Best Screenplay Award (Dialogue Writer) for 'The Tashkent Files'.
Best Supporting Actress
Pallavi Joshi wins the Best Supporting Actress in the National Film Awards for 'The Tashkent Files'.