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National Award for Best Children's Film


Watch the winner list of most popular or famous Bollywood National Award for Best Children's Film

 National Award for Best Children Film

The National Film Award for Best Children's Film is given by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals. The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama.
 
Year Film Language Producer Director
1953
(1st)
Khela Ghar Bengali Aurora Films  –
1954
(2nd)
No Award
1955
(3rd)
No Award
1956
(4th)
Jaldeep Bengali Children's Film Society Kidar Sharma
1957
(5th)
Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke Hindi AVM Productions P. L. Santoshi
1957
(5th)
Janmatithi Bengali R. B. Films Dilip Mukherjee
1958
(6th)
Virsa and the Magic Doll English Little Cinema Pvt Ltd. Santi P. Chowdhury
1959
(7th)
Banyan Deer English Films Division • Ahmed Lateef
• Shanti Verma
• G. G. Saraiya
1960
(8th)
Phool Aur Kaliyan Hindi Rajkamal Kalamandir Ram Gabale
1960
(8th)
Idd Mubarak Hindi Children's Film Society Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
1960
(8th)
Delhi Ki Kahani Hindi Children's Film Society Rajendra Kumar
1961
(9th)
Hattogol Vijay Hindi Hari S. Dasgupta Productions • Buju Das Gupta
• Raghunath Goswami
1961
(9th)
Savitri Hindi Children's Film Society Phani Majumdar
1961
(9th)
Nanhe Munne Sitare Hindi Ajay Kumar Chakravarty Ajay Kumar Chakravarty
1962
(10th)
Raju Aur Gangaram Hindi Children's Film Society Ezra Mir
1963
(11th)
Panch Puthliyan Hindi Children's Film Society Amit Bose
1964
(12th)
 
1965
(13th)
The Adventure of A Sugar Doll English Children's Film Society Kantilal Rathod
1965
(13th)
As You Like It English Children's Film Society S. Shankar
1966
(14th)
 
1967
(15th)
No Award
1968
(16th)
Heerer Prajapati Bengali Children's Film Society Shanti P. Chowdhury
1969
(17th)
No Award
1970
(18th)
No Award
1971
(19th)
 
1972
(20th)
No Award
1973
(21st)
No Award
1974
(22nd)
No Award
1975
(23rd)
No Award
1976
(24th)
 
1977
(25th)
Safed Haathi Hindi • R. A. Jalan
• Pratap Agarwal
Tapan Sinha
1978
(26th)
Joi Baba Felunath Bengali R. D. Bansal Satyajit Ray
1979
(27th)
 
1980
(28th)
No Award
1981
(29th)
No Award
1982
(30th)
No Award
1983
(31st)
Bhombal Sardar Bengali Government of West Bengal Nripen Ganguly
1984
(32nd)
My Dear Kuttichathan Malayalam M. C. Punnoose Jijo Punnoose
1985
(33rd)
Aazadi Ki Ore Hindi Sangeethalaya P. S. Prakash
1986
(34th)
No Award
1987
(35th)
Swamy Hindi T. S. Narasimhan Shankar Nag
1988
(36th)
Manu Uncle Malayalam Joy Thomas Dennis Joseph
1989
(37th)
Ankur Maina Aur Kabootar Hindi Children's Film Society Madan Bawaria
1989
(37th)
Jamboo Savari Kannada K. S. L. Swame (Lalitha Ravee) K. S. L. Swame (Lalitha Ravee)
1990
(38th)
No Award
1991
(39th)
Abhayam Malayalam Children's Film Society Sivan
1992
(40th)
Mujhse Dosti Karoge Hindi National Center of Films for Children and Young People Gopi Desai
1993
(41st)
Lavanya Preeti Oriya National Center of Films for Children and Young People Apurba Kishore Bir
1994
(42nd)
Kochaniyan Malayalam Bushura Shahudeen Satheesh Vengannoor
1994
(42nd)
Abhay Hindi National Center of Films for Children and Young People Annu Kapoor
1995
(43rd)
Halo Hindi National Center of Films for Children and Young People Santosh Sivan
1996
(44th)
Damu Bengali Art Films Raja Sen
1997
(45th)
Ramayanam Telugu M. S. Reddy Gunasekhar
1998
(46th)
Kabhi Pass Kabhi Fail Hindi National Center of Films for Children and Young People Virendra Saini
1999
(47th)
Goal Hindi Children's Film Society Gul Bahar Singh
2000
(48th)
Gharaksharangal Malayalam Salim Padiyath Salim Padiyath
2001
(49th)
No Award
2002
(50th)
Baaja Hindi Children's Film Society A. K. bir
2003
(51st)
Tora Assamese Children's Film Society Jahnu Barua
2004
(52nd)
Chutkan Ki Mahabharat Hindi Children's Film Society Sankalp Meshram
2005
(53rd)
The Blue Umbrella Hindi UTV Motion Pictures Vishal Bhardwaj
2006
(54th)
Care of Footpath Kannada Shylaja Shrikanth Kishan Shrikanth
2007
(55th)
Photo Hindi Children's Film Society Virendra Saini
2008
(56th)
Gubbachigalu Kannada Media House Studio Abhaya Simha
2009
(57th)
Putaani Party Kannada Children's Film Society Ramchandra P. N.
2009
(57th)
Keshu Malayalam Children’s Film Society Sivan
2010
(58th)
Hejjegalu Kannada Basanta Kumar Patil P. R. Ramadas Naidu
2011
(59th)
Chillar Party Hindi • UTV Software Communications
• Salman Khan
• Vikas Bahl
• Nitesh Tiwari
2012
(60th)
Dekh Indian Circus Hindi Mahaveer Jain Mangesh Hadawale
2013 Kaphal Hindi Children's Film Society of India Batul Mukhtiar

Filmfare Awards Records

All-time records and most wins in Filmfare Awards history

🏆
Most Best Actor Wins
Shah Rukh Khan & Dilip Kumar
8 Filmfare Best Actor Awards each — the joint record for most wins in this category.
💃
Most Best Actress Wins
Nutan
5 Filmfare Best Actress Awards — holds the all-time record for most wins by an actress.
🎵
Most Best Male Singer Wins
Mohammed Rafi
6 Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Awards — the record for most wins in this category.
🎤
Most Best Female Singer Wins
Lata Mangeshkar
Holds the record for most Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer wins in history.
🎬
Most Overall Filmfare Wins
Amitabh Bachchan
Over 40+ Filmfare Awards across acting, lifetime achievement and special categories — the most by any individual.
🎥
Most Best Music Director
Sachin-Jigar / A.R. Rahman
A.R. Rahman's multiple wins include both regular and critics categories across decades of Indian cinema.

Most Filmfare Awards Won — All-Time Records

🏆 Most Filmfare Best Actor Wins
  • 1Shah Rukh Khan8
  • 1Dilip Kumar8
  • 3Amitabh Bachchan4
  • 4Aamir Khan3
  • 5Salman Khan2
  • 5Ranbir Kapoor3
  • 7Ranveer Singh3
  • 8Shahid Kapoor3
💃 Most Filmfare Best Actress Wins
  • 1Nutan5
  • 2Meena Kumari4
  • 2Nargis4
  • 2Madhuri Dixit4
  • 2Deepika Padukone4
  • 6Alia Bhatt4+
  • 7Kangana Ranaut4
  • 8Kareena Kapoor3

🕰️ Filmfare Awards History — Key Milestones

1954 — First Filmfare Awards
The inaugural Filmfare Awards ceremony is held. Initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. Do Bigha Zamin wins Best Film.
1955 — Iconic Black Lady Trophy Introduced
The iconic Black Lady trophy — a stylised black female figure — becomes the symbol of the Filmfare Awards, making it instantly recognisable.
1960s — Golden Era Dominance
Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt and the leading actresses of the Golden Era — Nutan, Nargis, Meena Kumari — dominate the awards. Dilip Kumar wins 8 Best Actor awards across his career.
1970s — Amitabh Era Begins
Amitabh Bachchan emerges as the dominant force in Bollywood. His landmark films like Zanjeer, Deewar, and Sholay earn him multiple Filmfare Awards, establishing him as the "Shehenshah of Bollywood".
1990s — Shah Rukh Khan's Rise
Shah Rukh Khan begins his record-equalling journey to 8 Filmfare Best Actor awards. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades define his award-winning career alongside co-stars Madhuri Dixit and Kajol.
2000s — Critics Award Introduced
The Filmfare Critics Award is established to recognise performances overlooked by popular vote, giving a platform to critical cinema and offbeat films beyond mainstream Bollywood.
2010s — New Generation Dominates
Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Kangana Ranaut emerge as the dominant winners. A.R. Rahman wins multiple music awards. Alia Bhatt becomes the most awarded actress of her generation.
2020s — Digital Era
Filmfare Awards ceremony begins streaming on digital platforms. OTT films become eligible. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone continue to dominate as the industry adapts to post-pandemic changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards were first held in 1954, the same year as the National Film Awards. They were initially called the Clare Awards after Clare Mendonca, editor of The Times of India. They are presented annually by The Times Group to honour artistic and technical excellence in Hindi cinema. The iconic Black Lady trophy was introduced the following year.
Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip Kumar share the record for most Filmfare Best Actor wins, each having won it 8 times. Dilip Kumar dominated the Golden Era of Hindi cinema, while SRK's record includes wins for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, Swades, Don, My Name Is Khan, and more. Other multiple winners include Amitabh Bachchan (4), Ranbir Kapoor (3), Ranveer Singh (3), and Shahid Kapoor (3).
Nutan holds the record for the most Filmfare Best Actress Awards with 5 wins. She is followed by Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhuri Dixit, and Deepika Padukone with 4 wins each. Among the current generation, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone have the most wins with multiple awards between 2014 and 2024.
The Filmfare Black Lady is the iconic trophy given at the Filmfare Awards — a stylised black female figure representing excellence in Indian cinema. It is one of the most recognisable symbols in Bollywood and has been proudly displayed by generations of India's greatest film stars since the 1950s. Winning a Black Lady is considered a career milestone for Bollywood artists.
The Filmfare Awards have over 30 categories covering Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Male and Female Playback Singer, Best Music Director, Best Lyricist, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Choreography, Best Debut (Male & Female), Critics Awards, Lifetime Achievement, R.D. Burman Award, Best Costume, Best Art Direction, and more. Browse all categories on MazaIndia's Filmfare Awards pages.
Amitabh Bachchan has won the most Filmfare Awards overall, with over 40 awards across acting, special, and lifetime achievement categories. His first Filmfare Award came in 1969 and he continues to receive recognition. Among musicians, A.R. Rahman has accumulated the most total Filmfare music awards in recent decades.
The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour given to individuals who have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to Hindi cinema throughout their career. Past recipients include Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Lata Mangeshkar, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Jeetendra, and many other legends of Bollywood. See the full list at Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Awards.

About Filmfare Awards — India's Most Prestigious Bollywood Film Awards

The Filmfare Awards are India's oldest and most prestigious film awards for Hindi cinema, presented annually by The Times Group since 1954. Named after Filmfare magazine, they honour both the artistic and technical excellence of professionals in Bollywood. The iconic Black Lady trophy is a symbol of cinematic achievement recognised by film lovers across India and the world.

History of Filmfare Awards

The awards were established in the same year as the National Film Awards (1954), and were initially known as the Clare Awards. Over seven decades, they have evolved from a simple industry recognition ceremony into one of India's biggest entertainment events — broadcast on television and digital platforms, watched by millions, and discussed by fans across the country.

Filmfare Awards vs Other Bollywood Awards

While India has many film award ceremonies — including the IIFA Awards, National Film Awards, Screen Awards, and Stardust Awards — the Filmfare Awards are widely considered the most credible and prestigious due to their long history and the combination of jury and popular voting. The Critics Award category, in particular, is respected for recognising artistic performances that may not win popular-vote categories.

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