Thursday, May 19, 2011

58th National Awards

The most prestigous awards for films in India-The National Awards were announced this afternoon. The jury declared Malayalam film Adaminte Makan Abu as the best film and many artists from the Tamil industry have been declared winners.

Aadukalam had a very good showing, picking up six awards. Vetrimaaran was given awards for best direction and best screenplay and Dhanush was adjudged the best actor for his inspired performance while Salman Khan's Dabaang won an award for 'wholesome entertainment'.

Endhiran also impressed scooping up three awards for special effects, art direction, and production. Saranya Ponvannan received an award for her turn in Thenmerku Paruvakattru and Vairamuthu, got an award for his lyrics in the same movie. Thambi Ramiah won in the best supporting actor category for his delightful role in Mynaa.


Malayalam director Vetriraman Raman won the award for best direction for Adaminte Makan Abu. Best actress award has been shared between Mitali Jagtap for Babnu Band Bajaa (Marathi) and Saranya for Pirivannam (Tamil). Malayalactor Salim Kumar won the best actor award for Adamante Makan Abu (Malayalam).

Vishal Bharadwaj's score for Ishqiya bagged him the award for the best music director while his wife Rekha bagged the award for best playback singer. Quite a musical family this! The Rishi & Neetu Kapoor starrer Do Dooni Chaar has been crowned the best Hindi film.

1 comment:

Surendar said...

//Malayalam director Vetriraman Raman won the award for best direction for Adaminte Makan Abu. Best actress award has been shared between Mitali Jagtap for Babnu Band Bajaa (Marathi) and Saranya for Pirivannam (Tamil). Malayalactor Salim Kumar won the best actor award for Adamante Makan Abu (Malayalam).

@Sam: verify this info.