National Film Awards — Set 6
Awards & Honors · राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कार · Questions 51–60 of 60
The National Film Award for Best Actor was initially called by which name?
Correct Answer: A. Bharat Award
When the category was introduced in 1967, it was called the 'Bharat Award'. Uttam Kumar was the first recipient for his roles in 'Antony Firingee' and 'Chiriyakhana'. It was later renamed as the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Which actor has won the National Film Award for Best Actor the most number of times?
Correct Answer: A. Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan has won the Best Actor award four times, which is the highest for any individual. He won for Agneepath, Black, Paa, and Piku. Kamal Haasan and Mammootty have won it three times each.
Which state has won the maximum number of National Film Awards for the 'Most Film Friendly State'?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has frequently won the 'Most Film Friendly State' award in recent years. This award recognizes the state's efforts in facilitating film production and tourism. It was introduced to promote local film ecosystems.
Who won the first National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer?
Correct Answer: C. Mahendra Kapoor
Mahendra Kapoor won the first-ever Best Male Playback Singer award in 1967. He was recognized for the song 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti' from the film 'Upkar'. This category highlights the importance of vocal contributions to Indian cinema.
The National Film Award for 'Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment' was first given in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1975
This category was introduced in 1974/75 to honor films that are both popular and artistically sound. The first winner was the film 'Kora Kagaz'. It remains one of the most anticipated categories for mainstream cinema.
Who is the first female director to win the National Film Award for Best Direction?
Correct Answer: C. Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was the first woman to be recognized for direction at the national level. She was a multi-talented artist known for her work in Telugu and Tamil cinema. This achievement paved the way for many female filmmakers in India.
In which decade did the National Film Awards start recognizing the 'Best Supporting Actor' and 'Best Supporting Actress'?
Correct Answer: D. 1980s
The supporting actor categories were introduced in 1984 to honor essential character performances. Victor Banerjee and Rohini Hattangadi were the first winners. These roles are crucial for the depth and narrative of a film.
Which film won the Best Feature Film award in the 69th National Film Awards (presented in 2023)?
Correct Answer: B. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
The biographical film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' directed by R. Madhavan won the Best Feature Film award in 2023. It tells the story of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan. The film was praised for its research and technical execution.
The 'Indira Gandhi Award' in the National Film Awards is given for which category?
Correct Answer: B. Best First Film of a Director
This award is specifically for the Best Debut Film of a Director. It encourages new talent to enter the filmmaking profession. Winning this award is considered a significant milestone for any new director.
Which was the first language film to receive the President's Silver Medal for the Best Feature Film in that language?
Correct Answer: A. Hindi
In the inaugural year 1954, Silver Medals were awarded to the best films in several regional languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi. This was done to promote linguistic diversity in Indian cinema. These awards have since expanded to cover many more languages.