Who holds the record for winning the overall maximum National Film Awards?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) Satyajit Ray

• Satyajit Ray, the legendary filmmaker and auteur, holds the record for winning the maximum number of National Film Awards in the history of the awards. He has won 35 National Film Awards
• Satyajit Ray won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1984.

Information about the other options:

• Shabana Azmi: Shabana Azmi is a highly respected actress with five National Film Awards for Best Actress.
• Javed Akhtar: Javed Akhtar, the renowned lyricist, has won five National Film Awards for Best Lyricist.
• Ajay Devgan: Ajay Devgan is a prominent actor with six National Film Awards.

Information Booster:

70th National Film Awards 2022: The 70th National Film Awards ceremony was held on October 8, 2024

• Best Feature Film: Aattam (The Play), directed by Anand Ekarshi.
• Best Non-Feature Film: Ayena (Mirror), directed by Siddhant Sarin.
• Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara.
• Best Actor in a Leading Role: Rishab Shetty for Kantara.
• Best Actress in a Leading Role: Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam.
• Best Supporting Actor: Pavan Raj Malhotra.
• Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta.

National Film Awards:

The National Film Awards (NFA) were established in 1954 to promote cinematic excellence in India.

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