Question

The film Priyamanasam directed by Vinod Mankara won an Award under which category at the 63^rd National Film Festival?
1. Best Screenplay
2. Special Jury Award
3. Best Sanskrit Film
4. Best Debut Film of a Director

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Best Sanskrit Film

The correct answer is Best Sanskrit Film.

• Priyamanasam is a Sanskrit language drama film directed by Vinod Mankara.
• It was released in 2015.
• It is based on the life of writer Unnayi Variyar and his 17th-century kathakali play Nalacharitham.
• It received the Best Sanskrit Feature Film Award at the 63^rd National Film Awards.

• The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India.
• It was established in 1954.
• The 63rd National Film Awards was an award ceremony to honor the best films of 2015 in Indian cinema.
• The awards were announced on 28 March 2016 and the ceremony was held on 3 May 2016.
• Other Awards at 63rd National Films Award:
  • ​Best Screenplay Award to Piku and Tanu Weds Manu.
  • Special Jury Award to Margarita with a Straw.
  • Best Debut Film of a Director given to Masaan.
  • Best Feature Film awarded to Baahubali: The Beginning.