Big B, Kangana honoured

The 63rd National Film Awards ceremony held at the Vigyaan Bhawan, Delhi saw the winners being presented and honoured with the esteemed and prestigious trophy on May 3. . Among the actors who were honoured today include Amitabh Bachchan, who won Best Actor for `Piku`. `Tanu Weds Manu Returns` actor Kangana Ranaut was given the Best Actress award, while the Best Special Effects and the Best Film awards went to the war film, `Baahubali`. The awards were given away by Honourable President, Pranab Mukherjee. Thespian Manoj Kumar, who essayed the role of Bhagat Singh nearly half a century ago, was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Sanjay Leela Bhansali received the Best Director award for period drama `Bajirao Mastani`, while Remo D`Souza received the Best Choreographer award for `Bajirao Mastani`. Best Production Design, Cinematography and Best Sound Designing awards went to `Bajirao Mastani`, while Salman Khan-starrer `Bajrangi Baijaan` was bestowed upon by the Best Popular Film honour. The Best Hindi Film and the Best Lyrics Awards went to `Dum Laga Ke Haisha`, while the Special Jury award was given to `Margarita With A Straw`. `Talvar` received best On-location Audiography award, while Monali Thakur won the Best Playback Singer for `Moh moh ke dhaage` for `Dum Laga Ke Haisha`.