Here’s a list of some of the prominent National Film Awards in India:
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Awarded to the best overall film of the year. |
| Best Direction | Awarded to the best director of a film. |
| Best Actor | Awarded to the best male actor in a leading role. |
| Best Actress | Awarded to the best female actor in a leading role. |
| Best Supporting Actor | Awarded to the best male actor in a supporting role. |
| Best Supporting Actress | Awarded to the best female actor in a supporting role. |
| Best Screenplay | Awarded for excellence in writing the screenplay. |
| Best Cinematography | Awarded for outstanding camera work and visuals. |
| Best Editing | Awarded for the best editing of a film. |
| Best Art Direction | Awarded for excellence in production design and art direction. |
| Best Music Direction | Awarded for outstanding music composition for a film. |
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Awarded for the best male playback singer in a film song. |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Awarded for the best female playback singer in a film song. |
| Best Lyrics | Awarded for the best lyrics in a film song. |
| Best Choreography | Awarded for the best choreography in a film. |
| Best Special Effects | Awarded for exceptional visual or digital effects in a film. |
| Best Makeup and Hairstyling | Awarded for excellence in makeup and hairstyling for a film. |
| Best Costume Design | Awarded for outstanding costume design in a film. |
| Best Background Score | Awarded for the best background music composition for a film. |
| Best Children’s Film | Awarded to the best film intended for children. |
| Best Film on Social Issues | Awarded for the best film that addresses a social issue. |
| Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Awarded to a commercially successful film that provides wholesome entertainment. |
| Best Non-Feature Film | Awarded to the best non-feature film such as documentaries or short films. |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Lifetime achievement award for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. |
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are more categories and subcategories of awards presented at the National Film Awards in India. Additionally, award names and categories may change over time, so it’s a good idea to refer to the official National Film Awards website for the most up-to-date information.