66th National Film Awards, 2019

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Question: Which film was awarded the Best Feature Film at the 66th National Film Awards, 2019?
(a) Hellaro
(b) Andhadhun
(c) Uri
(d) Badhai Ho
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
  • The 66th National Film Awards were announced on 9th August, 2019 by Rahul Rawail, after the jury members submitted their report to I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar with their final recommendations in various categories.
  • Ayushman Khurana and Vicky Kaushal shared the Best Actor award for their performances in Andhadhun and Uri respectively.
  • Padman won the Best Film on Social Issues award and Badhaai Ho won the Best Popular Film award.
  • The national film awards are announced every year in April and the awards conferral ceremony is generally held in May but it was delayed this year due to the elections.
  • In 2018, Bollywood veterans Sridevi and Vinod Khanna were conferred the national film award posthumously. 
  • Prominent Winners at the 66th National Film Awards, 2019
  • Best Film: Hellaro
  • Best Hindi Film: Andhadhun
  • Best Direction: Aditya Dhar (Uri)
  • Best Actor: Ayushman Khurana, Vicky Kaushal
  • Best Actress: Keerthy Suresh

Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/66th_National_Film_Awards

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/national-film-awards-2019-the-full-list-of-winners/article28931491.ece