National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film)
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The National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film) is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films. The recipients of Special Jury Award are awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus), cash prize of ₹200,000 (US$2,400) and certificate of merit.
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National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film) | |
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National award for contributions to Indian Cinema | |
Sponsored by | Directorate of Film Festivals |
Formerly called | Special Commendation (1978) |
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First awarded | 1978 |
Last awarded | 2021 |
Most recent winner | Shershaah (2021) |
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Total awarded | 50 |
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The award was instituted in 1978, at 26th National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. This award considers all the aspects of film making than individual area.