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Indian National Award Winners (Best Actress)

Every film for which the actor has won the Silver Lotus for the best acting effort (female) in Indian Cinema from 1967-present.

Actresses with the most awards:
5: Shabana Azmi
3: Sharada, Kangana Ranaut
2: Smita Patil, Archana, Shobana, Tabu


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…

  • Raat Aur Din
  • Thulabharam
  • Dibaratrir Kabya
  • Dastak
  • Reshma Aur Shera
  • Swayamvaram
  • Kaadu
  • Ankur: The Seedling
  • Mausam
  • Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
  • Bhumika
  • Nimajjanam
  • Pasi
  • Chakra
  • Umrao Jaan
  • Arth
  • The Ruins
  • Paar
  • Sindhu Bhairavi
  • Nakhakshathangal
  • Veedu
  • Daasi
  • Parshuramer Kuthar
  • Karthavyam
  • Firingoti
  • Rudaali
  • Manichitrathazhu
  • Unishe April
  • Bandit Queen
  • Maachis
  • Dahan
  • Godmother
  • Bariwali
  • Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence
  • Chandni Bar
  • Mitr, My Friend
  • Mr. and Mrs. Iyer
  • Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
  • Haseena
  • Parzania
  • Paruthiveeran
  • Gulabi Talkies
  • Fashion
  • Abohomaan
  • Thenmerku Paruvakatru
  • The Dirty Picture
  • Dhag
  • Liar's Dice
  • Queen
  • Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
  • Minnaminungu The Firefly
  • Mom
  • Mahanati
  • Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
  • Panga
  • Soorarai Pottru
  • Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Mimi
  • Thiruchitrambalam
  • Kutch Express
  • Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway