The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, India, and was first given in 1967. This is one of the 'Silver Lotus Awards (Rajat Kamal)' given among National Film Awards. It is announced for films produced in a year across the country, in all Indian languages.
The award comprises a 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus) medallion, a cash prize of 50,000/- and a certificate.
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