National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
| National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | ||
| Award Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | National | |
| Category | Indian Cinema | |
| Instituted | 1974 | |
| First awarded | 1974 | |
| Last awarded | 2012 | |
| Total awarded | 36 | |
| Awarded by | Directorate of Film Festivals | |
| Cash award |  200000 (US$3,700) |
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| Medal | Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) | |
| Previous name(s) | • Best Feature Film with Mass Appeal, Wholesome Entertainment and Aesthetic Value (1974–1985) • Best Film Providing Popular and Wholesome Entertainment (1986–1988) |
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| First awardee(s) | Kora Kagaz | |
| Recent awardee(s) | • Vicky Donor • Ustad Hotel |
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The National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, India, and was constituted in the year 1975. This is one of the Golden Lotus Awards (Swarna Kamal) given among National Film Awards. It is announced for films produced in a year across the country, in all Indian languages.
Winners [edit]
| Indicates a joint award for that year |
| List of films, showing the year (award ceremony), language(s), producer(s), director(s) and citation | ||||||
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| Year | Film(s) | Language(s) | Producer(s) | Director(s) | Citation | |
| 1974 (22nd) |
Kora Kagaz [1] |
Hindi | Sanat Kothari for Shreeji Films | Anil Ganguly | – | |
| 1975 (23rd) |
Tapasya[2] | Hindi | Rajshri Productions | Anil Ganguly | – | |
| 1976 (24th) |
No Award[3] | |||||
| 1977 (25th) |
Swami[4] | Hindi | Jaya Charavarthy | Basu Chatterjee |
For a taut script, for restrained, mature and dignified performances (especially by Girish Karnad), for meticulous attention to detail, for maintaining the spirit of the original story and translating it into the film medium with effectiveness and grace, for giving an old theme a contemporary relevance, for providing that it is possible to make a film with popular appeal without surrendering psychological truth or artistic values. |
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| 1978 (26th) |
Ganadevata[5] | Bengali | Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal | Tarun Majumdar |
For brilliant picturisation of modern literary classic. Like the novel, film succeeds in capturing a whole era in transition. Steering clear of both commercial vulgarisation and pretentiousness, the film uses all the cinematic, to effectively communicate to the masses. |
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| 1979 (27th) |
Sankarabharanam[6] | Telugu | Edida Nageshwara Rao | Kasinadhuni Viswanath | – | |
| 1980 (28th) |
No Award[7] | |||||
| 1981 (29th) |
No Award[8] | |||||
| 1982 (30th) |
No Award[9] | |||||
| 1983 (31st) |
No Award[10] | |||||
| 1984 (32nd) |
Koni[11] | Bengali | Government of West Bengal | Saroj Dey | – | |
| 1985 (33rd) |
No Award[12] | |||||
| 1986 (34th) |
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram[13] | Tamil | AVM Productions | Visu |
For its entertaining presentation of a complex contemporary social problem – the disintegration of the joint family. |
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| 1987 (35th) |
Pushpaka Vimana[14] | Silent film | • Shringar Nagaraj • Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
For its innovative approach to entertainment. |
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| 1988 (36th) |
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak[15] | Hindi | Nasir Hussain Films | Mansoor Khan |
For presenting fresh and clean charm on celluloid with discerning imagination. |
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| 1989 (37th) |
Chandni[16] | Hindi | Yash Raj Films | Yash Chopra |
For providing clean and romantic entertainment illuminated with smooth performances and fresh lyrics in folk form. |
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| 1989 (37th) |
Geethanjali[16] | Telugu | Bhagyalakshmi Enterprises | Mani Ratnam |
For its innovative approach in depicting youthful passion. |
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| 1990 (38th) |
Ghayal[17] | Hindi | Dharmendra | Rajkumar Santoshi |
For being thematically highly credible, emotionally very well-woven, logically executed, and technically superb film. |
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| 1991 (39th) |
No Award[18] | |||||
| 1992 (40th) |
Sargam[19] | Malayalam | Bhavani | Hariharan |
For its delighful rendering of a family saga into a heartwarming musical film. |
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| 1993 (41st) |
Manichitrathazhu[20] | Malayalam | Appachan | Fazil |
For handling an unusual subject of psychological aberration in a conservative society and the ultimate acceptance of a modern approach. |
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| 1993 (41st) |
Darr[20] | Hindi | Yash Chopra | Yash Chopra |
For its convincing presentation of the theme of love, which has been rendered complex by its relationship with past experiences of fear. |
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| 1994 (42nd) |
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..![21] | Hindi | Rajshri Productions | Sooraj R. Barjatya |
For revolutionising mass entertainment in India with a family entertainer and a fantasy film that succeeds without recourse to familiar narrative idioms of violence. |
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| 1995 (43rd) |
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge[22] | Hindi | Yash Chopra | Aditya Chopra |
For providing meaningful family entertainment through a simple love story with kindness and sensitivity. |
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| 1996 (44th) |
Maachis[23] | Hindi | R. V. Pandit | Gulzar |
For powerful depiction of Punjab situation, exploring the trauma, conflict and tragedy of the youth in Punjab. |
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| 1997 (45th) |
Dil To Pagal Hai[24] | Hindi | Yash Chopra | Yash Chopra |
For its clean, fun-loving portrayal of young people in the film that moves effortlessly and avoids any signs of violence or vulgarity. |
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| 1998 (46th) |
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai[25] | Hindi | Yash Johar | Karan Johar |
For the irresistible charm and universal appeal of its story, music, dance and performances. |
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| 1999 (47th) |
Sarfarosh[26] | Hindi | John Matthew Matthan | John Matthew Matthan |
For its engrossing projection of an honest officer, who fights engineered subversion which fuels suspicion and sours relationship between two communities. A bold subject for the debut film of a director in mainstream cinema. |
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| 2000 (48th) |
Vaanathaippola[27] | Tamil | Venu Ravichandran | Vikraman |
For its sincere projection of the values of a joint family and the need to share good and difficult times together. |
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| 2001 (49th) |
Lagaan[28] | Hindi | Aamir Khan | Ashutosh Gowariker |
For showing the victory of the human spirit in the face of oppression and for the creative use of a Cricket game as a metaphor for both colonisation and nationalism. |
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| 2002 (50th) |
Devdas[29] | Hindi | Bharat Shah | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
For its technical finesse and its modern reinterpretation of an enduring classic. |
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| 2003 (51st) |
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.[30] | Hindi | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Rajkumar Hirani |
For dealing with social issues with humour and compassion. |
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| 2004 (52nd)* |
Veer-Zaara[31] | Hindi | Yash Raj Films | Yash Chopra |
For invoking a touching tale of love highlighting the importance of human relationship above man-made boundaries. |
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| 2004 (52nd) |
Autograph[31] | Tamil | Cheran | Cheran |
For invoking nostalgia in a manner that is powerful yet poetic. |
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| 2005 (53rd) |
Rang De Basanti[32] | Hindi | • UTV Motion Pictures • Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures |
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra |
For creating popular appeal that captures the angst of the younger generation with compassion and imagination. |
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| 2006 (54th) |
Lage Raho Munna Bhai[33] | Hindi | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Rajkumar Hirani |
For revalidating the philosophy of non-violence in a strife-torn world and helping rediscover the Gandhi within the common man. |
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| 2007 (55th) |
Chak De! India[34] | Hindi | Aditya Chopra | Shimit Amin |
For thoroughly entertaining the audience, making one proud to be an Indian. A masterpiece of inspired filmmaking. |
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| 2008 (56th) |
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye![35] | Hindi | UTV Motion Pictures | Dibakar Banerjee |
For its intelligent treatment of an off-beat subject that makes it different within the popular format. |
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| 2009 (57th) |
3 Idiots[36] | Hindi | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Rajkumar Hirani |
For an intelligent entertainer that touches upon the contemporary concerns of society with great humour and engaging performances. |
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| 2010 (58th) |
Dabangg[37] | Hindi | • Arbaaz Khan • Malaika Arora Khan • Dhillin Mehta |
Abhinav Kashyap |
For answering the need of cinegoers for entertainment rooted in Indian soil. |
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| 2011 (59th) |
Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai[38] | Tamil | P. Madhan | Suseenthiran |
For redefining conventional notions of modern entertainment and still gaining acceptance in the mainstream. The director boldly sets out to narrate a fable revolving around temple rituals within a completely realistic framework of farmers, politicians and the poor families of rural Tamil Nadu. His engagement with filmic language is as robust as the emotional graphs charted out by a massive ensemble of characters. |
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| 2012 (60th) |
Vicky Donor[39] | Hindi | • Sunil Lulla • John Abraham • Ronnie Lahiri • Ram Mirchandani |
Shoojit Sircar |
A wholesome entertainer presented in a breezy and humorous fashion. The film-maker has deftly avoided falling into the beaten track of formula films by presenting the sensitive subject of sperm donation without pandering to the baser instincts of the average viewer. |
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| 2012 (60th) |
Ustad Hotel[39] | Malayalam | Listin Stephen | Anwar Rasheed |
An excellent advertisement for ‘Desi Enterprise’, the film conveys a strong message of seeking realization, compassion and contentment through service to the society at large! |
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– Vijay Anand (actor) and Jaya Bhaduri (Leading Actress) were awarded with Medallion
References [edit]
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- ^ "23rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ National Film Awards (1976)
- ^ "25th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 29. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ "26th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ "Phalke nomination for Edida Nageswara Rao". The Hindu. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ "28th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ "29th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 36. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ "30th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 30. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ "31st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 34,35. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 45. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ^ "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "34th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ^ "36th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ^ a b "37th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ^ "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ^ "39th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ "40th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ a b "41st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ "42nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ "43rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "44th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ^ "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- ^ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "49th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ "50th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ "51st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ a b "52nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "53rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ "54th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ^ "55th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ^ "56th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
- ^ "57th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ^ "58th National Film Awards, 2010" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "59th National Film Awards for 2011" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ a b "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
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