Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language films. They are given annually by the Government of Karnataka to honor the best talent and to provide encouragement and incentive to the Kannada film industry.[1]
The awards are decided by a committee, headed by a panel of judges. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field. The awards intend to promote films with artistic values and to encourage artists, technicians and producers. The awards are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister of Karnataka.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
On 14 November 2016,Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah declared that the State Government will present the Karnataka State Film Awards on 24 April, the birthday of thespian Dr. Rajkumar, every year henceforth.[8]
List of awards
Creative awards
- First Best Film
- Second Best Film
- Third Best Film
- Fourth Best Film
- Best Social Film
- Best Children Film
- Best Regional Film
- Best Family Entertainer
- Best Debut Film of New Director
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Child Actor (Male)
- Best Child Actor (Female)
- Best Music Director
- Best Male Playback Singer
- Best Female Playback Singer
- Best Dubbing Artist (Male)
- Best Dubbing Artist (Female)
Technical awards
Special awards
- Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award
- Jury's Special Award
- Best Book on Kannada Cinema
- Best Short Film
Honorary awards
Jury
| Year | Chairperson | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1967-68 | ||
| 1968-69 | ||
| 1969-70 | ||
| 1970-71 | ||
| 1971-72 | ||
| 1972-73 | ||
| 1973-74 | ||
| 1974-75 | ||
| 1975-76 | ||
| 1976-77 | ||
| 1977-78 | ||
| 1978-79 | ||
| 1979-80 | ||
| 1980-81 | ||
| 1981-82 | ||
| 1982-83 | ||
| 1983-84 | ||
| 1984-85 | ||
| 1985-86 | B. Saroja Devi | Actress |
| 1986-87 | ||
| 1987-88 | ||
| 1988-89 | ||
| 1989-90 | ||
| 1990–91 | ||
| 1991–92 | ||
| 1992-93 | ||
| 1993–94 | S. Siddalingaiah | Director |
| 1994-95 | Girish Kasaravalli | Director |
| 1995-96 | ||
| 1996-97 | G. V. Iyer | Director, producer |
| 1997–98 | Geethapriya | Director, Lyricist |
| 1998-99 | ||
| 1999-2000 | Jaimala | Actress, producer |
| 2000-01 | M. S. Sathyu | Director |
| 2001-02 | U. S. Vadiraj | Producer, director, actor |
| 2002-03 | K. M. Shankarappa | Director |
| 2003-04 | P. H. Vishwanath | Director |
| 2004-05 | Kodalli Shivaram | Producer |
| 2005-06 | T. N. Seetharam | Director |
| 2006-07 | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar | Director, Lyricist |
| 2007-08 | Kesari Harvoo | Director |
| 2008-09 | H. R. Bhargava | Director |
| 2009-10 | B. S. Dwarakish | Actor, producer, director |
| 2010-11 | S. K. Bhagwan | Director |
| 2011 | Sunil Kumar Desai | Director |
| 2012 | K. C. N. Chandrashekhar | Producer |
| 2013 | G. K. Govinda Rao | Thinker, Writer, Actor |
| 2014 | K. Shivarudraiah | Director |
| 2015 | Naganna | Director |
| 2016 | Kavitha Lankesh | Director |
| 2017 | N. S. Shankar | Director, writer |
| 2018 | Joe Simon | Director |
See also
References
- ^ "About Karnataka:Film Industry, Govt of Karnataka". Archived from the original on 1 April 2010. Retrieved 28 May 2010.
- ^ Film Awards instituted in the name of Vishnuvardhan, K.S. Aswath, Deccan Herald
- ^ Shruti, Murali bag Karnataka film awards, Times of India
- ^ Producers of Children's Films cry foul, Screen[dead link]
- ^ Film awards given away, The Hindu
- ^ Karnataka State Film Awards 2005-06
- ^ "Karnataka State Film Awards on April 4"[permanent dead link]
- ^ Annual film awards to be given on Raj's birthday, Deccan Herald