1st National Film Awards

The 1st National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1953.

[1] Ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 10 October 1954 and awards were given by then President of India, Rajendra Prasad.

Awards were instituted, in order to encourage the production of the films of a high aesthetic and technical standard and educational and culture value.

A committee of seven members was formed and was headed by Mangal Das Pakvasa as a chairman, for the awards to be given for the films released in the year 1953.

Awards were instituted, in order to encourage the production of the films of a high aesthetic and technical standard and educational and culture value.