46th National Film Awards
Golden Lotus Award
Official Name: Swarna Kamal All the awardees are awarded with 'Golden Lotus Award (Swarna Kamal)', a certificate and cash prize.

46th National Film Awards

Section Title: Golden Lotus Award
Table Section Text: Official Name: Swarna Kamal All the awardees are awarded with 'Golden Lotus Award (Swarna Kamal)', a certificate and cash prize.

Name of Award	Name of Film	Language	Awardee(s)	Cash Prize

Best Feature Film	Samar	Hindi	Producer: Shyam Benegal, Sahyadri Films and NFDC Director: Shyam Benegal	₹ 50,000/- Each

Citation: For the innovative and human manner in which the director structures and presents a continuing social evil.

Best Debut Film of a Director	Daya	Malayalam	Producer: C. K. Gopinath Director: Venu	₹ 25,000/- Each

Citation: For its depiction of a delightful fairy-tale-like theme lending exotic sophistication and colour to the unique mosaic of creativity, imagination and style.

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment	Kuch Kuch Hota Hai	Hindi	Producer: Yash Johar Director: Karan Johar	₹ 40,000/- Each

Citation: For the irresistible charm and universal appeal of its story, music, dance and performances.

Best Children's Film	Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail	Hindi	Producer: N'CYP Director: Virendra Saini	₹ 30,000/- Each

Citation: For weaving an enchanting tale that can be enjoyed by children of all ages and drawing memorable performances from its large cast of characters.

Best Direction	Janani	Malayalam	Rajeevnath	₹ 50,000/-

Citation: For a warmly compassionate film where subject and treatment are in perfect harmony.

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For 46th National Film Awards, a Hindi film, Samar won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

final_sentence: For 46th National Film Awards, a Hindi film, Samar won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.