National Film Award For Best Feature Film in English - Winners

For eloquently portraying the tragedy of a lonely woman belonging to the Anglo-Indian community in contemporary India.

For the charming rendering of the story an old watchman saving a young girl from suicide, himself having lost all his near and dear ones.

For portrayal of the agonies and aspiration of the present day student community in excellent cinematic language.

For its tongue-in-cheek parody of royalty gone to seed. A humorous depiction of a decaying way of life, not without its tragic undertones.

For adapting a complex and highly applauded novel with a cinematic skill and mastery matching the original work, a translation unusual in contemporary Indian cinema.

For tracing the significant early years of strife and struggle of Gandhi in South Africa in a realistic and lyrical form.

For an authentic and well researched biographical film which probes the political and social aspects of the life of one of the greatest leaders of India.

For bringing the epic of Mahabharata to life on screen with realistic depth and detail.

For depicting the agony of individuals torn between social values practised in different societies. It explores the nuances of emotions within a marriage and family.

For its intelligent handling of corruption prevailing in the world of information technology.

For a human drama that engages issues of creativity and gender dynamics.

For its innovative style of handling a girl’s search for her identity and her encounter with a scarred society.

For its effective and intense portrayal of a schizophrenic girl who seeks a dream world that may or may not even exist.

For a bold film addressing issues of sexuality.

For a brilliant and visually stunning work of cinema on the life of a reclusive Shakespearian actor, well past his prime. His whimsical and passionate persona makes him a memorable and loveable character.

For its intense depiction of the issue of honour killing.

For the effective exploration of a bereaved mother’s coming to terms with the fact of her son’s sexual identity.

The investigative free spirit of a young girl which proves to be almost fatal, finds its cinematic experience in this sleek and well crafted film.