Saaransh, Sohni Mahiwal and Sparsh won 3 awards each, thus becoming the most-awarded films at the ceremony.
This year, the trend backed away from Parallel Cinema as more commercial films won awards.
Shabana Azmi received dual nominations for Best Actress for her performances in Bhavna and Sparsh, winning for the former.
Sparsh Sai Paranjpye – Sparsh Anupam Kher – Saaransh Shabana Azmi – Bhavna Anil Kapoor – Mashaal Aruna Irani – Pet Pyaar Aur Paap Ravi Baswani – Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Saaransh – Mahesh Bhatt Khandhar – Mrinal Sen Sparsh – Sai Paranjpye Saaransh – Madhukar Shinde Jaag Utha Insaan – P. L. Raj [1] Sohni Mahiwal – M.S.
Shinde [2] Sohni Mahiwal – Brahmanand Sharma [2] Sharaabi – Bappi Lahiri Aaj Ki Awaaz – Hasan Kamal for Aaj Ki Awaaz Sharaabi – Kishore Kumar for Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain Sohni Mahiwal – Anupama Deshpande for Sohni Chinab Di Damul Charakku