Silver Lotus Award is an important part of the National Film Awards. These are given away by the Government of India each year. These are awarded to the best actor, best actress, best child artist and also to the best cinematographer. The Silver Lotus Awards are offered in the form of cash.

Different Categories of Silver Lotus Award
The official name of Silver Lotus Award is Rajat Kamal Award. Following are the different categories of Silver Lotus Award:


•Best Actor
•Best Actress
•Best Supporting Actor
•Best Supporting Actress
•Best Child Artist
•Best Music Direction
•Best Male Playback Singer
•Best Female Playback Singer
•Best Lyrics
•Best Art Direction
•Best Film on Environment Conservation / Preservation
•Best Film on Family Welfare
•Best Film on National Integration
•Best Film on Other Social Issues
•Best Audiography
•Best Choreography
•Best Cinematography
•Best Costume Design
•Best Editing
•Best Make-up
•Best Screenplay
•Best Special Effects
•Special Jury Award
•Special Mention

Some of the famous personalities who have been awarded with the Silver Lotus Award are Uttam Kumar, Om Puri, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Vidya Balan and so on. In the arena of Indian entertainment, Silver Lotus Award is considered as one of the prestigious awards.

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