Karnataka State Film Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards
State award for contributions to film
Awarded for Highest award for films in Karnataka
Sponsored by Government of Karnataka
Formerly called Mysore State Film Awards
First awarded 1966-67
Last awarded 2016

Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language films. They are given annually to honor the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the Kannada film industry by the Government of Karnataka.[1]

The awards are decided by a committee headed by a panel of Judges. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field. The awards intends to promote films with artistic values and encourage artists, technicians and producers. The awards are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister of Karnataka.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

On 14 November 2016,Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah declared that the State Government will present the Karnataka State Film Awards on 24 April, the birthday of thespian Dr. Rajkumar, every year henceforth.[8]

List of awards

Creative awards

Technical awards

Special awards

Honorary awards

See also

References

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