53rd National Awards
Best First Film- Parineeta
After nearly two years of controversies, the 53rd National Film Awards were declared on Tuesday. Hindi film Parineeta, directed by Prodip Sarkar, was conferred the Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director
Popular film- Rang De Basanti
Director Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s Rang De Basanti was declared the Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment.
Best Direction- Rahul Dholakia for Parzania
Best Actor – Amitabh Bachchan
The Best Actor Award went to superstar Amitabh Bachchan for his performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black.
Best Actress – Sarika For her performance in the film Parzania directed by Rahul Dholakia.
Best Feature Film In Hindi – Black
Best Feature Film In English – 15 Park Avenue
Director Aparna Sen’s film 15 Park Avenue was awarded the Best Feature Film In English
























































