National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)

The National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film) is one of the National Film Awards presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films. The recipients of Special Mention are awarded with a certificate of merit.

For Special Jury Award for feature films, see National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film).

National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film)
National award for contributions to Indian Cinema
Sponsored byDirectorate of Film Festivals
Formerly calledSpecial Commendation (1978)
First awarded1978
Last awarded2018
Most recent winner
Highlights
Total awarded68
First winner

The award was instituted in 1978, at 26th National Film Awards and awarded for films produced in a given year across the country, in all Indian languages. This award considers all the aspects of film making than individual area.

Winners
List of award recipients, showing the year (award ceremony), awarded as, film(s), language(s) and citation
Year Recipient(s) Awarded as Film(s) Language(s) Citation Refs.
1978
(26th)		 Mrinal Sen Director Parasuram Bengali
For the sensitive treatment of the problem of rural migrants to cities.
 [1]
Muzaffar Ali Director Gaman Hindi
For the sensitive treatment of the problem of rural migrants to cities.
1979
(27th)		 No award [2]
1980
(28th)		 No award [3]
1981
(29th)		 No award [4]
1982
(30th)		 No award [5]
1983
(31st)		 Kumar Shahani Director Tarang Hindi  – [6]
1984
(32nd)		 No award [7]
1985
(33rd)		 No award [8]
1986
(34th)		 Sandip Ray Director Himghar Bengali  – [9]
1987
(35th)		 No award [10]
1988
(36th)		 Aamir Khan Actor  • Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
 • Raakh		 Hindi
For the imaginative, innovative and promising performance of character roles in the films.
 [11]
1989
(37th)		 Mohanlal Actor Kireedam Malayalam
For portraying young man's agony and pain marvellously and in unique style.
 [12]
Anupam Kher Actor Daddy Hindi
For having played with great finesse and an unequalled range, the role of a gifted artiste hurt by unfortunate personal relationships.
1990
(38th)		 Anoubham Kiranmala Actress Ishanou Meitei
For a debut performance depicting various levels of conflict effectively.
 [13]
1991
(39th)		 Mamata Shankar Actress Agantuk Bengali
For her performance as the housewife.
 [14]
Ravindran Music director Bharatham Malayalam
For the quality of music composed for the song.
1992
(40th)		 Sibaprasad Sen Director Pasanda Pandit Bengali
For his refreshing directorial debut.
 [15]
1993
(41st)		  • Tahir Hussain
 • Mahesh Bhatt		  • Producer
 • Director		 Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Hindi
For an enjoyable and wholesome entertainment at the level of innocent comedy.
 [16]
 • Jugal Debata
 • Susant Misra		  • Producer
 • Director		 Indradhanura Chhai Oriya
For their film, a sensitive exploration of a woman's experience of loneliness in the context of the inexorable passage of time, culminating on a positive note of redemption through symbolic images.
1994
(42nd)		 Mahesh Mahadevan Music director Nammavar Tamil
For his unusual and innovative score, using sound effects as an integral part of his musical arrangement.
 [17]
Bishnu Kharghoria Actor Xagoroloi Bohudoor Assamese
For his poignant and memorable role for bringing alive the heartrending agony of a boatman and his grandson, who is not only deserted by his son, but also his life sustaining river – his only source of livelihood.
S. Kumar Cinematographer Parinayam Malayalam
For recreating and bringing to life an ambiance and characters that help lend credibility to a difficult and complex scenario. Sensitively handled and a sustained performance where the camera and lights have been used as an extension of the creative story teller.
1995
(43rd)		 Uttara Baokar Actress Doghi Marathi
For her sensitive portrayal of the agony of a mother in the midst of poverty and honour.
 [18]
Rohini Actress Stri Telugu
For her lively and poignant performance in the role of a village woman longing for love from her unpredictable paramour.
Benaf Dadachandji Child actor Halo Hindi
For her charming and natural performance.
1996
(44th)		 Dolon Roy Actress Sanghat Bengali
For her performance in the film.
 [19]
Bhagirathee Actress Adajya Assamese
For her performance in Durga's role in the film.
1997
(45th)		 Akkineni Nagarjuna Actor Annamayya Telugu
For his fine acting depicting various complex moods in wide ranging situations.
 [20]
Jomol Actress Ennu Swantham Janakikutty Malayalam
For her natural portrayal of an innocent adolescent who becomes psychologically disturbed due to loneliness and rejection, finally her mental and emotional balance.
1998
(46th)		 Dasari Narayana Rao  • Producer
 • Director		 Kante Koothurne Kanu Telugu
For taking a stand on gender discrimination.
 [21]
Prakash Raj Actor Antahpuram Telugu
For his wholesome performance of the obsessive feudal lord still, living in medieval times.
Manju Warrier Actress Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu Malayalam
For her subdued and consistence performance in several films entered for the awards.
1999
(47th)		 Mohan Joshi Actor Gharabaher Marathi
For his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician.
 [22]
Manju Borah Director Baibhab Assamese
For her poetic expression in her debut film.
Kavita Lankesh Director Deveeri Kannada
For her exuberant debut as a director.
2000
(48th)		 No award [23]
2001
(49th)		  • Dilip Doley
 • Narayan Seal		 Director Panoi-Jongki  • Miri
 • Mishing
For effectively capturing the spirit of the colourful mongoloid tribe located at the foot hills of Arunachal Pradesh .
 [24]
2002
(50th)		 Jyothirmayi Actress Bhavam Malayalam
For her remarkable performance.
 [25]
2003
(51st)		 H. G. Dattatreya Actor Mouni Kannada
For his tremendous screen presence that makes the film.
 [26]
Nedumudi Venu Actor  – Malayalam
For his extra ordinary versatility in a range of roles in Malayalam films made in 2003.
2004
(52nd)		 Gurdas Maan Actor Des Hoyaa Pardes Punjabi
For an effective portrayal of an innocent, helpless, patriotic young Punjabi landlord caught in crossfire between terrorists and the police.
 [27]
Pradeep Nair Director Oridam Malayalam
For his credible attempt at creating a new imagery and effective cinematic language in his debut film.
2005
(53rd)		 No award [28]
2006
(54th)		 Thilakan Actor Eakantham Malayalam
For his evocative portrayal of a man ageing with grace and dignity.
 [29]
Prosenjit Chatterjee Actor Dosar Bengali
For his effective portrayal of a man, emotionally expressive despite his physical immobility.
2007
(55th)		 No award [30]
2008
(56th)		 No award [31]
2009
(57th)		 Padmapriya Janakiraman Actress  • Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
 • Kutty Srank		 Malayalam
For the range and skill of an actor to portray varied characters in films of different languages.
 [32]
2010
(58th)		 K. Shivaram Karanth (posthumously) Writer Bettada Jeeva Kannada
For an industry that has steadfastly refused to acknowledge and reward its creative fountainhead – the creator of its stories – the citation acknowledges a literary giant, the late Dr. Shivaram Karanth. The citation also acknowledges his valuable association with the world of Indian cinema.
 [33]
2011
(59th)		 Mallika Actress Byari Beary
For boldly essaying the role of Nadira, a young Muslim woman, persecuted by a rigid patriarchal system. She faithfully portrays the nuances of her character well as she goes through a turbulent married life even as she maintains a fine balance between the film's melodramatic form and the reality of the conditions in which many Indian women are trapped.
 [34]
Sherrey Director Adimadhyantham Malayalam
For the unique visualisation of the world of a hearing impaired child in rural Kerala. He skilfully combines folk tale, performance and simple graphics to illustrate the growth of an introverted boy who reconciles his impoverished world with the facts of life. He also inserts the cinematic landscape with folk rituals and performances.
2012
(60th)		 Lal Actor Ozhimuri Malayalam
A powerful portrayal of a highly surcharged role transcending different age groups in the Malayalam film Ozhimuri.
 [35]
H. G. Dattatreya Actor Bharath Stores Kannada
For his effortless and natural performance of a small time grocery retailer in the Kannada film Bharath Stores.
Bishnu Kharghoria Actor Baandhon Assamese
For emoting the life and moods of an old man caught in the vortex of the tragedies of life in the Assamese film Baandhon.
Parineeti Chopra Actress Ishaqzaade Hindi
For her convincing delineation of a daredevil girl in a moving drama of love and tragedy in the Hindi film Ishaqzade.
Tannishtha Chatterjee Actress Dekh Indian Circus Hindi
For the portrayal of a village housewife from the oppressed and downtrodden class who fights for her dignity and honour in the face of extreme adversities
Hansraj Jagtap Child actor Dhag Marathi
For his realistic portrayal of an impressionable yet responsible poor boy, living in the unlikely environs of a crematorium and his coming of age on the demise of his father in the Marathi film Dhag.
Thilakan (posthumously) Actor Ustad Hotel Malayalam
For his sensitive performance as a crusading self-made small-time hotelier with a heart for basic human values.
2013
(61st)		 Gauri Gadgil Child actor Yellow Marathi
To pay our salutation to the indomitable spirit of a special child.
 [36]
Sanjana Rai Child actor Yellow Marathi
For his effortless and natural performance of a small time grocery retailer in the Kannada film Bharath Stores.
Anjali Patil Actress Na Bangaaru Talli Telugu
Kudos to the courage of a girl, who brought out her real life story and told it to the world.
2014
(62nd)		 Musthafa Actor Ain Malayalam
For the minute and nuanced manner in which he assays the imperceptible transformation of a carefree youth into a compassionate and responsible young man.
 [37]
Palomi Ghosh Actress Nachom-ia Kumpasar Konkani
For her extraordinarily energetic performance as a girl whose infectious passion for singing and love comes at enormous personal cost.
Parth Bhalerao Child actor  • Killa
 • Bhoothnath Returns		  • Marathi
 • Hindi
For lovable portrayals with rare aplomb of an impish and caring child in both Killa and Bhootnath Returns.
2015
(63rd)		 Rinku Rajguru Actress Sairat Marathi
For her effective portrayal of a lively girl who defies societal norms but ultimately has to face the wrath of her family.
 [38]
Jayasurya Actor  • Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam
 • Lukka Chuppi		 Malayalam
For his inventive and heartfelt performance in varied roles.
Ritika Singh Actress Irudhi Suttru Tamil
For her gutsy performance of a boxer in the making.
2016
(64th)		  • Eleeanora Images Private Ltd.
 • Nila Madhab Panda		  • Producer
 • Director		 Kadvi Hawa Hindi
For highlighting the farmer's struggle against the changing environmental conditions.
 [39]
 • Red Carpet Moving Pictures
 • Shubhashish Bhutiani		  • Producer
 • Director		 Mukti Bhawan Hindi
A film which talks about death with the spirit of hope.
Adil Hussain Actor  • Mukti Bhawan
 • Maj Rati Keteki		  • Hindi
 • Assamese
Two different films, two different characters, one same actor. One word  – Brilliant.
Sonam Kapoor Actress Neerja Hindi
A convincing performance of a real life icon.
2017
(65th)		 Pankaj Tripathi Actor Newton Hindi [40]
Parvathy Actress Take Off Malayalam
Prakruti Mishra Actress Hello Arsi Odia
Yasharaj Karhade Child artist Mhorkya Marathi
2018
(66th)		 Sruthi Hariharan Actress Nathicharami Kannada
For the complex and nuanced portrayal of a new age Indian woman.
Chandrachoor Rai Actor Kadakh Hindi
Effective depiction of the emotions of an agitated husband.
Joju George Actor Joseph Malayalam
For a convincing portrayal of a vigilante, who busts a “Human organ” racket.
Savithri Sreedharan Actress Sudani from Nigeria Malayalam
For subtly portraying the emotions of a mother.

See also

References
  1. "26th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  2. National Film Awards (1979)
  3. "28th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  4. "29th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  5. "30th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  6. "31st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
  7. "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  8. "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  9. "34th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  10. "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  11. "36th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  12. "37th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  13. "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  14. "39th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  15. "40th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  16. "41st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  17. "42nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  18. "43rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  19. "44th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  20. "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  21. "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  22. "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  23. "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  24. "49th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  25. "50th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  26. "51st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  27. "52nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  28. "53rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  29. "54th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  30. "55th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  31. "56th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  32. "57th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  33. "58th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
  34. "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced". Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  35. "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  36. "61st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. 16 April 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  37. "62nd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  38. "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  39. "64th National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  40. "Odia film Hello Arsi wins big at 65th National Film Awards - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
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