63rd National Awards jury headed by Satish Kaushik & Ramesh Sippy

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Posted: 8 years ago

Tough fight between Bajirao Mastani and Baahubali for National Awards: Satish Kaushik

DECCAN CHRONICLE. | SUBHASH K JHA
PublishedMar 28, 2016, 8:46 pm IST
UpdatedMar 28, 2016, 8:46 pm IST
This has been one of the best years for Hindi cinema, said Kaushik, praising Bollywood for their creativity.
Satish admitted that it was a tough task deciding the Best Director between Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S.S Rajamouli.
 Satish admitted that it was a tough task deciding the Best Director between Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S.S Rajamouli.

Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik who headed the jury for the 63rd National Awards says this was one of the best years in the history of Indian cinema. "There were a lot of outstanding films in different languages from across the country. In Marathi category, we had a tough time choosing the best film. We finally chose Makarand Mane's Ringan," said Kaushik.

 But it was Bollywood that dominated this year's National awards. "And why not? The jury is being questioned for giving so much prominence to Hindi cinema this time. But the National Awards are supposed to honour excellence, not regionalism. This time we felt that Hindi films were truly at the peak of their creativity. This has been one of the best years for Hindi cinema," added Kaushik.

Satish admitted that it was a tough task deciding the Best Director between Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S.S Rajamouli. "It was a tough call. Baahubali and Bajirao Mastani were neck to neck. But we felt Bhansali had an edge. His end-product was superior to Rajamouli's film. Baahubali is no doubt an epic achievement. It is the first Indian film to put our cinema on a par with Hollywood. But we felt in terms of detailing, drawing out etched performances from each actor and the sheer breadth of the images and emotions Bajirao Mastani had an edge."

Apparently there were rumblings of discontent about honouring Amitabh Bachchan --yet again with the National award for Best Actor.

But Satish Kaushik and the majority of the jury members held their ground. "Bhai, yeh kya baat hui? Just because he has been receiving awards for 40 years -- there is no reason to honour him. One can't put a full stop on excellence. The National Awards jury felt that Amitabh Bachchan's portrayal in Piku of the irritable Bengali gentleman was unique and exceptional. We had to honour him."

As for Kangana Ranaut's National award for Best Actress, Satish says, "Her portrayal of the Haryanvi hockey player Datto in Tanu Weds Manu Returns has become an inspiration for thousands of Indian girls from small towns who are not sophisticated and savvy. But have a dream. Her performance epitomizes that dream."

Satish further went on to say that, "We have also honoured Kalki in Margarita with a Straw for the same reason. Her performance is inspiring. As for those who are saying Ramesh Sippy and I have favoured Bollywood I've one thing to say. We've favoured excellence. Not geography."


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Edited by touch_of_pink - 8 years ago
Posted: 8 years ago

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Thank you Satish Kaushik,  on behalf of fans and supporters of dark horses!!!   Great choice :)


And... this Hindi movie favor by NA should be given a rest.


Hindi movies haven't won in a big way for many years.  Even last year, the top prizes went to many non-Hindi films including the acting honors.   Kangana was the only Hindi actress.

It's a good sign that Hindi films are improving.  


If people are still confused, please visit National Film Awards page in Wikipedia to reviist the winners down the years. You'll get the pattern pretty soon.  πŸ˜‰






Posted: 8 years ago
So if anyone has any problem with the winners, halla bol doπŸ˜†
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