India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
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The first edition of National Film Awards
Widening the canvas
Year
Milestone
1913
Dadasaheb Phalke completes Raja Harishchandra, a landmark in Indian film making.
1954
The awards are instituted as the State Awards for Films. The first honours go to films of 1953.
1967-68
Awards for artists and technicians begin. Uttam Kumar and Nargis win the first acting honours.
1969
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is instituted. Devika Rani is the first recipient.
1973
The Directorate of Film Festivals begins administering the awards.
2022
The Directorate of Film Festivals is merged into NFDC, the present implementing body.
2026
The 72nd awards are announced in J...