This is the current affairs of 15 to 17 August 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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Feature Film Award
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1. Who was selected for the Best Actor Award at the 70th National Film Awards?
a. Rishabh Shetty
b. Salman Khan
c. Allu Arjun
d. Akshay Kumar
Answer: a. Rishabh Shetty (for Kannada film ‘Kantara’)
– This film is also directed by Rishab Shetty.
About the film Kantara:
– ‘Kantara’ was the fourth highest-grossing film in the country in 2022.
– It was also the second highest-grossing film in Kannada cinema after ‘KGF-2’.
– The film depicted the tradition of Daiva Kola celebrated in the rural areas of Karnataka.
Note:
– Last year (69th Awards), the Best Actor award was given to Allu Arjun for the film Pushpa.
70th National Film Awards for the Year 2022
– The 70th National Film Awards are being presented for the year 2022.
– The chairman of the feature film jury for the 70th National Film Awards was Mr. Rahul Rawail.
– He handed over the list of winners to the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw.
– The award ceremony will be held in October 2024, where the President will present the awards to the winners.
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The tradition of giving National Awards started in 1954
– The National Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards in the country.
– They were first instituted in 1954.
– This ceremony is organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, with the entire process overseen by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF). The President then distributes these awards.
What Do National Award Winners Receive?
– National Award winners receive medals, either the Silver Lotus (Rajat Kamal) or the Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal).
– Along with this, a cash prize is also awarded.
– In some categories, only the Golden Lotus or Silver Lotus is given.
– Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Golden Lotus, ₹10 lakh, a citation, and a shawl.
– Best Feature Film: Golden Lotus and ₹2.5 lakh.
– Indira Gandhi Award: Golden Lotus and ₹1.25 lakh.
– Nargis Dutt Award: Silver Lotus and ₹1.5 lakh.
– Best Film on Social Issues: Silver Lotus and ₹1.5 lakh.
– Best Children’s Film: Golden Lotus and ₹1.5 lakh.
– Best Film: Silver Lotus and ₹1 lakh.
– Best Actor: Silver Lotus and ₹50,000.
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2. Who was selected for the Best Actress Award at the 70th National Film Awards?
a. Aparna Balamurali and Rashmika
b. Kangana Ranaut and Kareena Kapoor
c. Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh
d. Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon
Answer: c. Nithya Menen (for the Tamil film ‘Thiruchitrambalam’) and Manasi Parekh (for the Gujarati film ‘Kutch Express’)
Nithya Menen for the Tamil Film ‘Thiruchitrambalam’
– This Tamil film was made on a budget of ₹30 crore and earned ₹110 crore.
– It was one of the highest-grossing films of 2022.
– Dhanush and Nithya Menen played the lead roles in the film.
Mansi Parekh for the Gujarati Film ‘Kutch Express’
– In the Gujarati film ‘Kutch Express,’ released in January 2023, Mansi Parekh played the lead role.
– Mansi Parekh has also appeared in several Hindi TV shows, such as ‘Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi’ and ‘Sumit Sambhal Lega.’
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3. Which film was selected for the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards?
a. Aattam (The Play)
b. Soorarai Pottru
c. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
d. The Kashmir Files
Answer: a. Aattam (The Play) {Malayalam Film}
Director: Anand Ekarshi
– This is a multi-starrer film featuring many prominent actors from the Malayalam film industry, including Vinay Forrt, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Zarin Shihab, and Jolly Antony in key roles.
– The movie didn’t perform particularly well at the box office, with a collection of just ₹1.5 crore. However, the storyline was quite impressive, and it has now been selected as the winner in the Best Feature Film category at the National Film Awards.
– Aattam is primarily a suspense chamber drama film with a story that keeps you engaged till the end. The plot revolves around allegations of sexual harassment made by an actress against an actor within a theater group. The accused actor is a popular artist who recently joined the theater troupe.
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4. Who won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award at the 70th National Film Awards?
a. RRR
b. Pushpa (The Rise Part I)
c. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
d. Kantara
Answer: d. Kantara (Kannada language)
– The direction and lead acting in this film were both done by Rishab Shetty. Rishab Shetty received the Best Actor award for his performance in this film.
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5. Which feature film was selected for the Best Hindi Film Award at the 70th National Film Awards?
a. The Kashmir Files
b. Gulmohar
c. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
d. Sardar Udham
Answer: b. Gulmohar
Director: Rahul V. Chittella
– Sharmila Tagore made her comeback to the film industry after 12 years with Gulmohar.
– In the film, she played the role of Manoj Bajpayee’s mother.
– The story of the film revolves around love and conflicts within a family.
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6. Best Feature Film Award in different languages at the 70th National Film Awards –
Language – Winners
– Hindi: Gulmohar
– Assamese: Emuthi Puthi (A Very Fishy Trip)
– Bengali: Kaberi Antardhan
– Kannada: KGF Chapter-2
– Malayalam: Saudi Vellakka CC
– Marathi: Waalvi
– Odia: Daman
– Punjabi: Baghi Di Dhee (ek vidrohi ki beti)
– Tamil: Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
– Telugu: Karthikeya 2 (Daivam Manushya Rupena)
– Tiwa: Sikesal (Kash ped bol pate)
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7. Feature Film Award at the 70th National Film Awards –
Category – Winners
– Best Feature Film: Aattam (The Play) (Malayalam Film) [Director: Anand Ekarshi]
– Best Direction: Suraj R. Bajaj (Hindi Film Uunchai)
– Best Actor: Rishab Shetty (Kannada Film Kantara)
– Best Actress: Nithya Menen (Tamil Film Thiruchitrambalam) and Mansi Parekh (Gujarati Film Kutch Express)
– Best Supporting Actor: Pavan Raj Malhotra (Haryanvi Film Fauja)
– Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta (Hindi Film Neena Gupta)
– Best Child Artist: Sripath (Malayalam Film Malikapuram)
– Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh (Song Kesariya from the film Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva)
– Best Female Playback Singer: Bombay Jayashri (Song Chayum Veil from the film Saudi Vellakka)
– Best Cinematography: Ravi Varman (Tamil Film Ponniyin Selvan: Part I)
– Best Screenplay (Dialogue Writing): Anand Ekarshi (Malayalam Film Aattam (The Play)) and Arpita Mukherjee & Rahul V. Chittella (Hindi Film Gulmohar)
– Best Music Direction: Pritam (Hindi Film Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva) and A.R. Rahman (Tamil Film Ponniyin Selvan: Part I)
– Best Lyricist: Naushad Sadar Khan (Song Salami from the Haryanvi Film Fauja)
– Best Choreography: Jani Master and Satish Krishna (Tamil Film Thiruchitrambalam)
– Best Film Critic: Deepak Dua (Hindi Language)
– Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara (Kannada)
– Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values: Kutch Express (Gujarati)
– Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics): Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva (Hindi)
– Special Mention: Manoj Bajpayee (for Gulmohar), Music Director Sanjay Salil (Film Kadhikan)
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Non-Feature Film Award
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8. Which non-feature film was chosen for the Best Film award at the 70th National Film Awards?
a. Ek Tha Gaon
b. Paanchika
c. Beyond Blast
d. Aaina (Mirror)
Answer: d. Aaina (Mirror) {Hindi/Urdu}
Director: Siddhant Sareen
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9. Important Non-Feature Film Award at the 70th National Film Awards
Category – Winners
– Best Non-Feature Film: Aaina (Mirror) (Hindi/Urdu)
– Best Debut Film by a Director: Madhyantar (Kannada)
– Best Biographical / Historical Reconstruction / Compilation Film: Aankhi Ek Mohenjo Daro (Another Mohenjo Daro) (Marathi)
– Best Art/Culture Film: Ranga Vibhoga (Temple Dance Tradition) (Kannada) and Varsa (Heritage) (Marathi)
– Best Documentary: Marmars of the Jungle (Marathi)
– Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values: On the Brink Season 2 – Gharial (English)
– Best Animation Film: A Cocoon Tree (Silent)
– Best Short Film (up to 30 minutes): Zunyota (Zero) (Assamese)
– Best Direction: From the Shadows (Bengali/Hindi/English)
– Best Cinematography: Siddharth Diwan (for Mono No Aware) (Hindi and English)
– Best Music Direction: Vishal Bhardwaj (for Fursat (Hindi))
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10. Who was selected for the ‘Best Book on Cinema’ award at the 70th National Film Awards?
a. Raj Kapoor The Master at Work
b. Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal
c. Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story
d. Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography
Answer: d. Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography
Language: English
Author: Aniruddha Bhattacharjee and Parthiv Dhar
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt Ltd
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