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Indian National Award WInners (Best Debut Film of a Director)

Every film to have won the Golden Lotus award for the best directorial debut in Indian Cinema from 1980-present.


The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremonies in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.

Separate lists for each category are here:

Golden Lotus Award
Best Feature Film | Best Director | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Best Children's Film | Best Debut Film of a Director | Best Animated Film

Silver Lotus Award
Best Actor | Best Actress | Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress | Best Child Artist |…

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