Here’s a list of some of the prominent National Film Awards in India:

Award NameDescription
Best Feature FilmAwarded to the best overall film of the year.
Best DirectionAwarded to the best director of a film.
Best ActorAwarded to the best male actor in a leading role.
Best ActressAwarded to the best female actor in a leading role.
Best Supporting ActorAwarded to the best male actor in a supporting role.
Best Supporting ActressAwarded to the best female actor in a supporting role.
Best ScreenplayAwarded for excellence in writing the screenplay.
Best CinematographyAwarded for outstanding camera work and visuals.
Best EditingAwarded for the best editing of a film.
Best Art DirectionAwarded for excellence in production design and art direction.
Best Music DirectionAwarded 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 LyricsAwarded for the best lyrics in a film song.
Best ChoreographyAwarded for the best choreography in a film.
Best Special EffectsAwarded for exceptional visual or digital effects in a film.
Best Makeup and HairstylingAwarded for excellence in makeup and hairstyling for a film.
Best Costume DesignAwarded for outstanding costume design in a film.
Best Background ScoreAwarded for the best background music composition for a film.
Best Children’s FilmAwarded to the best film intended for children.
Best Film on Social IssuesAwarded for the best film that addresses a social issue.
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentAwarded to a commercially successful film that provides wholesome entertainment.
Best Non-Feature FilmAwarded to the best non-feature film such as documentaries or short films.
Dadasaheb Phalke AwardLifetime 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.