The 70th National Film Awards were announced in August, 2024. Who won the award for best direction? [OSSC CGL Prelims 2024]
(A) Nikhil Mahajan
(B) Sooraj Barjatya
(C) Mani Ratnam
(D) Raj Kumar Hirani
Answer: (B)
70th National Film Awards 2024 Winners List:
Here’s the complete list of winners for the 70th National Film Awards:
| Best Feature Film: Aattam (The Play) |
| Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara |
| Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values: Kutch Express |
| Best Film in AVGC: Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva |
| Best Debut Film of a Director: Fouja |
| Best Direction: Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role: Rishabh Shetty for Kantara |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role: |
| Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam (Tamil) |
| Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express (Gujarati) |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Pavan Raj Malhotra for Fouja (Haryanvi) |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Neena Gupta for Uunchai (Hindi) |
| Best Child Artist: Sreepath for Malikappuram (Malayalam) |
| Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh for “Kesariya” from Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva (Hindi) |
| Best Female Playback Singer: Bombay Jayashri for Saudi Vell |
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