The National Awards for films released in the year 2019 were announced in New Delhi on Monday. 'Chhichhore', starring Sushant Singh Rajput who committed suicide last year, won Best Hindi Film. Kangana Ranaut won her fourth National Award - Best Actress for her work in the films 'Manikarnika' and 'Panga'.
The Malayalam film 'Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham' won Best Film; it also picked up the award for Best Special Effects. The National Award for Best Actor was shared by Manoj Bajpayee for his performance in 'Bhonsle' and Dhanush for 'Asuran' which also won Best Tamil Film. Vijay Sethupathi won Best Supporting Actor for 'Super Deluxe' and Pallavi Joshi was awarded Best Supporting Actress for 'The Tashkent Files.'
Sikkim was declared the most film-friendly state. 'Gumnaami,' based on Netaji Subhash Bose, won Best Bengali Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. 'Jallikattu', the Oscar entry from India this year, won Best Cinematography.
The list of winners:
Best Feature Film: 'Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham' (Malayalam); Best Direction: Bahattar Hoorain; Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut ('Manikarnika', 'Panga'); Best Actor: Manoj Bajpayee for 'Bhonsle' and Dhanush for 'Asuran'.
Best Supporting Actress: 'The Tashkent Files', Pallavi Joshi; Best Supporting Actor: Vijaya Sethupathi, 'Super Deluxe' ; Best Children Film: 'Kastoori' (Hindi); Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of Director: Helen (Malayalam); Special Mention: 'Biryani' (Malayalam), 'Jonaki Porua' (Assamese), 'Lata Bhagwan Kare' (Marathi), 'Picasso' (Marathi).
