Karnataka State Film Awards
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]
| Karnataka State Film Awards | |
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| 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 | 2018 |
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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
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Technical awards
Special awards
- Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award
- Jury's Special Award
- Best Book on Kannada Cinema
- Best Short Film
Honorary awards
Jury
| Year | Jury Chairperson | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1967-68 | ||
| 1968-69 | ||
| 1969-70 | ||
| 1970-71 | ||
| 1971-72 | ||
| 1972-73 | ||
| 1973-74 | ||
| 1974-75 | ||
| 1975-76 | ||
| 1976-77 | ||
| 1977-78 | ||
| 1978-79 | ||
| 1979-80 | ||
| 1980-81 | ||
| 1981-82 | ||
| 1982-83 | ||
| 1983-84 | ||
| 1984-85 | ||
| 1985-86 | ||
| 1986-87 | ||
| 1987-88 | ||
| 1988-89 | ||
| 1989-90 | ||
| 1990-91 | ||
| 1991-92 | ||
| 1992-93 | ||
| 1993-94 | ||
| 1994-95 | ||
| 1995-96 | ||
| 1996-97 | G. V. Iyer | Director, Producer |
| 1997-98 | Geethapriya | Director, Lyricist |
| 1998-99 | ||
| 1999-2000 | Jaimala | Actress, Producer |
| 2000-01 | M. S. Sathyu | Director |
| 2001-02 | U. S. Vadiraj | Producer, Director, Actor |
| 2002-03 | ||
| 2003-04 | P. H. Vishwanath | Director |
| 2004-05 | Kodalli Shivaram | |
| 2005-06 | T. N. Seetharam | Director |
| 2006-07 | Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar | Director, Lyricist |
| 2007-08 | Kesari Harvoo | Director |
| 2008-09 | H. R. Bhargava | Director |
| 2009-10 | B. S. Dwarakish | Actor, Producer, Director |
| 2010-11 | S. K. Bhagwan | Director |
| 2011 | Sunil Kumar Desai | Director |
| 2012 | K. C. N. Chandrashekhar | |
| 2013 | G. K. Govinda Rao | Thinker, Writer, Actor |
| 2014 | K. Shivarudraiah | Director |
| 2015 | Naganna | Director |
| 2016 | Kavitha Lankesh | Director |
| 2017 | N. S. Shankar | Director |
| 2018 | Joe Simon | Director |
2019
B Manjunath Director} See also
References
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