National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues

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National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues
Type National
Category Short films
Instituted 1967
First awarded 1967
Last awarded 2013
Total awarded 38
Awarded by Directorate of Film Festivals
Cash award ₹50,000 (US$740)
Medal Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus)
Previous name(s) Best Film on Social Documentation (1967–1985)
First awardee(s) I am 20
Recent awardee(s) Gulabi Gang

The National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues 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 non-feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus).

The award was instituted in 1967, at 15th National Film Awards and awarded annually for the short films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages.

Winners

Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years:

Indicates a joint award for that year
List of films, showing the year, language(s), producer(s), director(s) and citation
Year Film(s) Language(s) Producer(s) Director(s) Citation
1967
(15th)		 I am 20[1] English J. S. Bhownagary and K. L. Khandpur for Films Division S. N. S. Sastry  –
1968
(16th)		 Water[2] English Fali Billmoria Productions Fali Billmoria  –
1969
(17th)		 No Award[3]
1970
(18th)		 Latest[4] English Film-O-Pub Biplab Ray Chaudhari  –
1971
(19th)
1972
(20th)		 Transcedence[5] English Pramod Patil for Films Division K. Vishwanath for Films Division  –
1973
(21st)		 Land of Krishna[6] English G. L. Bhardwaj G. L. Bhardwaj  –
1974
(22nd)		 Behind the Breadline[7] English S. Sukhdev S. Sukhdev  –
1975
(23rd)		 Baster Rhythm of Progress[8] English Chandrashekhar Nair Chandrashekhar Nair  –
1976
(24th)
1977
(25th)		 No Award[9]
1978
(26th)		 No Award[10]
1979
(27th)
1980
(28th)		 No Award[11]
1981
(29th)		 No Award[12]
1982
(30th)		 No Award[13]
1983
(31st)		 No Award[14]
1984
(32nd)		 No Award[15]
1985
(33rd)		 No Award[16]
1986
(34th)		 Inner Instincts[17] English Ministry of Welfare (India) P. Vijay Kumar <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its sensitive and probing treatment of a vital social issue.
1987
(35th)		 Sankalp[18] Hindi Madhya Pradesh Film Development Corporation Ltd. Rajendra Janglay <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For rendering in a poetic, at the same time, sociological manner, the ordinary theme of the construction of a dam, its allied good and its consequences that would be the harbinger of progress.
1988
(36th)		 Voices from Baliapal[19] English Vector Productions  • Vasudha Joshi
 • Ranjan Palit		 <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the meticulousness of its investigation and the clarity and conviction with which it carries the story of the non-violent resistance of the people of Baliapal against the establishing of a missile testing range of their rich and fertile lands.
1989
(37th)		 The Limp in the Niche[20] English Girish Karnad Girish Karnad <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For being illuminating exposition of a very humane philosophy, preaching universal brotherhood, harmony and equality of all living beings.
1990
(38th)		 Safe Drinking Water for All[21] English R. Krishna Mohan for Films Division Mahesh P. Sinha <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For effectively portraying the fundamental problem of drinking water and the steps being taken to solve the problem, without descending to propaganda.
1991
(39th)		 Eyes of Stone[22]  • Hindi
 • Marwari		 Nilita Vachani Nilita Vachani <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For portraying with sympathy and understanding the plight of the so-called possessed women.
1992
(40th)		 Choodiyan[23] Hindi Sai Paranjpye for Films Division Sai Paranjpye <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For portraying the courage of women in fighting alcoholism among the menfolk of the community.
1993
(41st)		 The Women Betrayed[24] English  • Sehjo Singh
 • Anwar Jamal		 Sehjo Singh <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the critical presentation of the phenomenon of witches and witch-hunting, provoked by forces within and outside, which is symbolic of the exploitation of a tribal community.
1994
(42nd)		 Father, Son and Holy War (Part I: Trial by Fire, Part II: Hero Pharmacy) [25]  • Hindi
 • English		 Anand Patwardhan Anand Patwardhan <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its conviction, courage and relentless observation, tempered by a sharp sense of irony.
1995
(43rd)		 Memories of Fear[26]  • Hindi
 • English		  • Flavia Agnes
 • Majlis Production		 Madhushree Dutta <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For exposing with insight the fear psychosis and humiliation of women in the patriarchal Indian society.
1996
(44th)		 Silent Screams: A Village Chronicle [27] English Jose Sebastián O. K. Johnny <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For highlighting with sensitivity and sincerity, the agony of the tribal woman of Thrinelli, Kerala.
1997
(45th)		 Matir Bhanr[28] Bengali Anjana Ghosh Dastidar Debananda Sengupta <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For an authentic portrayal of the struggle for identity empowerment by the underpriveleged girl child.
1998
(46th)		 Malli[29] Tamil Film and TV Institute of Tamil Nadu R. Madhava Krisshnan <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its original reflection on the subject of sex-workers.
1999
(47th)		 Atanka Ka Andhakar
(Darkness of Terror)[30]		 Hindi Films Division Rajiv Kumar <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its documentation of the social issue of caste politics and the ensuing ruthless violence in Bihar.
2000
(48th)		 Infiltrators[31] English Urmi Chakraborty for Films Division Urmi Chakraborty for Films Division <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its in-depth probe that unveils the illegal migration of Bangladeshis into India and the urgent need to address this issue on humanitarian grounds.
2001
(49th)		 A New Paradigm[32] English Aruna Raje Patil Aruna Raje Patil <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For dealing with the lives of the mentally challenged, the trauma of their relatives and the endless effort of the teachers to bring hope to this segment of the society.
2002
(50th)		 Avchetan[33] Hindi  • Prem Matiyani for Films Division
 • Ministry of Social Empowerment		 Manisha Dwivedi <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its sensitive and direct portrayal of the predicaments and crisis of homosexuality both for the individual and his family. The short film powerfully covers a large canvas bringing together a team of outstanding new talent from the FTII led by Manisha Diwedi.
2003
(51st)		 Way Back Home[34] Bengali Rajasri Mukhopadhyay Supriyo Sen <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its recounting of a remarkable journey to a homeland lost for ever, as a result of partition. A family driven out of East Pakistan during partition, undertakes a journey back after fifty years to their "homeland". The journey eventually turns into a story of painful memories, lost relationships and the madness of partition- all achieved through a touching personal narrative.
2004
(52nd)		 Dwijaa[35] Marathi Tripurari Sharan for FTII Pankaj Purandare <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For presenting the distress of a child widow and her graduation over reality with subtle and sensitive cinematic treatment.
2005
(53rd)		 Way To Dusty Death[36]  • Hindi
 • English		 Rajiv Mehrotra Sayed Fayaz <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For a Film on a little known subject that stirs the conscience and emotionally involves the viewers in the lives of the workers.
2006
(54th)		 Children of Nomads[37] Hindi Leoarts Communication Meenakshi Vinay Rai <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For gently drawing attention to the deprivation experienced by the children of nomads and for creating sensitive interaction between an urban child and a group of nomadic rural children.
2007
(55th)		 Bagher Bacha[38] Bengali Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Bishnu Dev Halder <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its spontaneous and multilayered depiction of the life of a child living in a railway station. He is shown on the borderline between a struggle for survival and a life of crime.
2007
(55th)		 Shifting Prophecy[38] English Public Service Broadcasting Trust Merajur Rahman Baruah <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For handling the discrimination that Muslim women face in Tamil Nadu from some of the conservative clergy. The film successfully brings out the story of a woman activist who has galvanised the socially depressed women into fighting this gender discrimination.
2008
(56th)		 The Female Nude[39] Hindi Public Service Broadcasting Trust  • Hemjyotika
 • Devi Prasad Mishra		 <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For a compelling portrait of a woman who rises above her circumstances in an unconventional way, carving out a position for herself irrespective of how others view her.
2008
(56th)		 Buru Gaara[39] Hindi Public Service Broadcasting Trust Shriprakash <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For the journey of two adivasi women from Jharkhand, finding their identity and dignity using language – one through poetry and the other through grassroots journalism. The film creates a space where the narratives of the women emerge as powerful tales of their struggle for empowerment.
2009
(57th)		 Mr. India[40] Manipuri Haobam Paban Kumar Haobam Paban Kumar <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For bringing alive a motivational and touching story of indomitable human spirit and resilience. The struggle of an HIV patient who overcame all odds and barriers to win Mr. India title.
2010
(58th)		 Understanding Trafficking[41]  • Bengali
 • Hindi
 • English		 Cinemawoman Ananya Chakraborti <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
To cross the line of limit, becomes an issue of indifference. Along this line, the documentary projects the serious social issue of human trafficking in a very thought provoking manner through stark and gravitating images. It airs an intriguing atmosphere of concerns through dramatised and realistic imageries.
2011
(59th)		 Mindscapes... of Love and Longing[42]  • Hindi
 • English		 Public Service Broadcasting Trust Arun Chadha <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For compassionately revealing the differently enabled and their needs for intimacy, sexuality and identity.
2011
(59th)		 Inshallah, Football[42]  • Kashmiri
 • Urdu
 • English		 Javed Jaffrey Ashvin Kumar <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For sensitively highlighting the frustrations of a young Kashmiri footballer in his efforts to acquire a passport against the backdrop of socio political turmoil in the region.
2012
(60th)		 Behind The Mist[43] Malayalam Babu Kambrath Babu Kambrath <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its depiction of a land and people whose vital connections were lost. A film that gives dignity to its subject and portrays the plight of the migrant against the backdrop of an immensely beautiful land.
2013
(61st)		 Gulabi Gang[44]  • Hindi
 • Bundelkhandi		 Torstein Grude Nishtha Jain <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
For its powerful depiction of a crusader for the subaltern that takes us deeper into the continuing struggles of the rural Indian woman set in a milieu of chauvinistic scepticism.

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