The 64th National Film Awards have been announced; Akshay Kumar has been chosen for the Best Actor Award for Hindi Movie Rustom. Surabhi has been named as the best actress for her role in Malayalam film Minnaminungu-The Firefly.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, Marathi Movie Kaasav directed by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar has bagged the Best Feature Film Award.<br/><br/>This year the best Hindi film award has been bagged by Sonam Kapoor starrer Neerja. Sonam will receive a special mention for her critically-lauded performance. Hindi movie Dhanak directed by Nagesh Kukunoor will get the best children film award. Telugu movie Sathamanam Bhavathi has been chosen as the Best popular film providing wholesome entertainment. <br/><br/>Best Film on social issue has been awarded to Hindi movie Pink. Over 300 films were vied for the honours this year. The award for Best Supporting Actress will be conferred on Zaira Wasim for her role in Hindi movie Dangal. Manoj Joshi will get Best supporting actor award for Marathi movie Dashkriya. Best Music Direction has been bagged by Bapu Padmanabha for Kannada movie Allama. <br/><br/>On winning the national award, in his reaction, Actor Akshay Kumar said, he is truly humbled by this honour. He thanked the fans and the jury. Mr. Kumar said, Rustom was a very special role to play.

The 64th National Film Awards have been announced. Akshay Kumar has been chosen for the Best Actor Award for Hindi Movie Rustom. Surabhi has been named as the best actress for her role in Malayalam film Minnaminungu-The Firefly.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, Marathi Movie Kaasav directed by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar has bagged the Best Feature Film Award.<br/><br/>This year the best Hindi film award has been bagged by Sonam Kapoor starrer Neerja. Sonam will receive a special mention for her critically-lauded performance. Hindi movie Dhanak directed by Nagesh Kukunoor will get the best children film award. Telugu movie Sathamanam Bhavathi has been chosen as the Best popular film providing wholesome entertainment. <br/><br/>Best Film on social issue has been awarded to Hindi movie Pink. Over 300 films were vied for the honours this year. The award for Best Supporting Actress will be conferred on Zaira Wasim for her role in Hindi movie Dangal. Manoj Joshi will get Best supporting actor award for Marathi movie Dashkriya. Best Music Direction has been bagged by Bapu Padmanabha for Kannada movie Allama. <br/><br/>On winning the national award, in his reaction, Actor Akshay Kumar said, he is truly humbled by this honour. He thanked the fans and the jury. Mr. Kumar said, Rustom was a very special role to play.