61st National Film Awards: And the winners are....

The winners of the National Film Awards have been announced by the Directorate of Film Festivals. 

This prestigious honour is awarded to celebrate the best of Indian cinema, and many regional and mainstream movies are nominated. 

List of The winners:

Best Film: 'Ship of Theseus' 

Best Actor: Rajkumar Rao for 'Shahid' and Suraj Venjaramudu and Venajaramoodu for Malayalam movie 'Perariyathavar'

Best Actress: Liars Dice', Geetanjali Thapa

Best Director Award: Pranjal Dua for 'Chidiya Ud' (Hindi)

Best Popular Film providing Wholesome Entertainment: 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'

Best Film on Social Issues: 'Tojia Dharm Kauncha'

Best Non Feature Film: 'Rangbhoomi'

Best Film on Social issues: 'Gulaabi Gang'

Best Supporting Actor: Saurabh Shukla, 'Jolly LLB'

Best Direction: Hansal Mehta for 'Shahid'

Best Choreography: Ganesh Acharya for 'Masto Ka Jhund' – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Best Child Actor: Somnath Awghade for 'Fandry' and 

Nargis Dutt Award for Best film on National Intergration: 'Talai Muraigal'

Bengali film Jatishwar bagged awards for - 

Best Music: Jatishwar(Bengali)

Best Costume: Jatishwar(Bengali)

Best Make up: Jatishwar(Bengali)

Best Male Playback Singer: Jatishwar(Bengali)

Best Feature Film in Assamese : 'Ajeyo'

Best Feature Film in Bengali : 'Bakita Byaktigoto'

Best Feature Film in Hindi : 'Jolly LLB'

Best Feature Film in Kannada : 'December 1'

Best Feature Film in Konkani : 'Baga Beach'

Best Feature Film in Malayalam : 'Maut 24 Kadham'

Best Feature Film in Marathi : 'Acha Divaz Mazha'

Best Feature Film in Tamil : 'Tonga Vungal'

Best Feature Film in Telugu : 'Naa Bangaru Talli'

Best Feature Film in English : The Coffin Maker

Note: 'Cinema Ka Cinema' got the Best Book on Cinema, while the Best Film Critic award went to Alka Sahania

Best Narration/Voice Over : Lipika Singh Darai, Kankee O Saapo (Odia)

The 61st National Film Awards ceremony will be held on May 3, 2014.

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