Awards
This section lists the most important film awards given for Indian cinema by national and state authorities.
| Award | Year of Inception | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|
| Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | 1937 | Government of West Bengal |
| National Film Awards | 1954 | Directorate of Film Festivals, Government of India |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | 1963 | Government of Maharashtra |
| Nandi Awards | 1964 | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | 1967 | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Karnataka State Film Awards | 1967 | Government of Karnataka |
| Kerala State Film Awards | 1969 | Government of Kerala |
Below are the major non-governmental awards.
| Award | Year of Inception | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards Filmfare Awards South |
1954 | Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. |
| Screen Awards | 1994 | Screen Weekly |
| Zee Cine Awards | 1998 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| IIFA Awards | 2000 | Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt Ltd |
| Stardust Awards | 2003 | Stardust |
| Apsara Awards | 2004 | Apsara Producers Guild |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 2012 | South Indian Film Industry |
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