​Consider the following statements regarding the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 announced in the year 2025 and identify the incorrect statement. ​

Correct option is A

Correct Answer (a)

Explanation

• The statement is incorrect because while Shah Rukh Khan did win the Best Actor award for his performance in Jawan, the award carries a Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus), not a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus).
• In the National Film Awards, the Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) is typically reserved for categories like Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Debut Film, whereas acting categories (Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor) receive the Rajat Kamal.

Information Booster

• Best Actor Shared: Shah Rukh Khan shared the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey, who won for his role in the film 12th Fail.
• Best Feature Film: The prestigious Best Feature Film award (Swarna Kamal) was won by 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
• Best Actress: Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress award (Rajat Kamal) for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.

Additional Knowledge

• Option (b) is Correct: Mau: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw, directed by Shilpika Bordoloi, won the Swarna Kamal for Best Debut Film of a Director (Non-Feature Film category).
• Option (c) is Correct: The First Film won the Swarna Kamal for Best Direction in the Non-Feature Film category. The award went to its director, Piyush Thakur.
• Option (d) is Correct: Flowering Man, directed by Soumyajit Ghosh Dastidar, was awarded the Swarna Kamal for Best Non-Feature Film.