16th National Film Awards
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The 16th National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in 1968.[1][2] Ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 13 February 1970.
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Awarded for | Best of Indian cinema in 1968 |
Presented by | V. V. Giri (President of India) |
Presented on | 13 February 1970 (1970-02-13) |
Site | Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi |
Official website | dff.nic.in |
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Best Feature Film | Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne |
Most awards | • Aashirwad • Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne • Kuzhanthaikkaga • Saraswatichandra • Thillaanaa Mohanambal • Thulabharam (2) |
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With 16th National Film Awards, three new awards were introduced, mainly for Best Film on Family Welfare, Best Child Artist and Best Film Lyric Writer. Moreover, for male and female singers, awards were differentiated with Best Male Playback Singer and Best Female Playback Singer respectively.