Source: PIB
Context: The 70th National Film Awards for 2022, highlighted significant achievements in Indian cinema across various categories. Marathi cinema received notable recognition, including:
- Best Marathi Film: Vaalvi (The Termite), won the Best Marathi Film award.
- Best Documentary and Best Narration: Murmurs of the Jungle, secured awards for Best Documentary and Best Narration/Voice-Over.
- Best Arts/Culture Film: The Marathi film Varsa (Legacy), Suryawanshi, won Best Arts/Culture Film.
- Best Biographical/Historical Film: Aanakhi Ek Mohenjo Daro won the Best Biographical/Historical Film award.
The National Film Awards, established in 1954 and originally called “State Awards,” initially presented 2 President’s Gold Medals, 2 certificates of merit, and 12 silver medals for regional films.
Since 1973, the awards have been administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals.
They are given in three main categories: Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema.
Additionally, the Most Film Friendly State award is presented to a state that has significantly supported the growth of the film industry.
