Current Context : The 71st National Film Awards, honouring films released in 2023, were announced recently.

 ABOUT NATIONAL FILM AWARDS

• Established: 1954
• Purpose: To recognise films that contribute meaningfully to Indian cinema and culture
• Presented By: President of India (annually)

 MAJOR AWARDS FOR 2023 FILMS

• Best Feature Film: 12th Fail
• Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
• Best Actress: Rani Mukerji ( Chatterjee Vs Norway)
• Best Short Film: Giddh – The Scavenger
• Best Non-Feature Film: Flowering Man