National Film Award for Best Audiography
| National Film Award for Best Audiography | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Directorate of Film Festivals | |
| Type | National |
| Category | Indian Cinema |
| Description | |
| Medal | Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) |
| Statistics | |
| Instituted | 1976 |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 2015 |
| Total awarded | 71 |
| Cash award | ₹50,000 (US$740) |
| Previous name(s) | Best Sound Recording (1976–79) |
| First awardee(s) | S. P. Ramanathan |
| Recent awardee(s) |
• Sanjay Kurian (Location sound recordist) • Sanjay Kurian (Sound designer) • Justin Jose (Re-recordist of the final mixed track) |
The National Film Award for Best Audiography is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus).
The award was instituted in 1976, at 24th National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages.
Since 57th National Film Awards award has been sub-categorized into Location sound recordist, Sound designer and Re-recordist of the final mixed track.
Winners
| Awards legends | |
|---|---|
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Location Sound Recordist |
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Sound Designer |
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Re-recordist of the Final Mixed Track |
Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years:
| List of award recipients, showing the year (award ceremony), film(s), language(s) and citation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Recipient(s) | Film(s) | Language(s) | Citation | Refs. |
| 1976 (24th) |
S. P. Ramanathan | Bhakta Kannappa | Telugu | – | [1] |
| 1977 (25th) |
S. P. Ramanathan | Godhuli | Hindi |
For recording great clarity and precision, creating a beautifully modulated tone poem of the various elements; of human speech, of atmospheric effects, of natural sound and vision which makes one live within the film; for superb technical quality which helps to enhance the meaning and impact of a thought-provoking film. |
[2] |
| 1978 (26th) |
Hitendra Ghosh | Junoon | Hindi |
For clarity, fidelity and precision in recording music, speech and sound effects. |
[3] |
| 1979 (27th) |
No Award | [4] | |||
| 1980 (28th) |
S. P. Ramanathan | Nenjathai Killathe | Tamil |
For a highly sensitive use of sound to capture perfectly the rhythm and mood of each sequence. |
[5] |
| 1981 (29th) |
P. Devdas | Elippathayam | Malayalam |
For a brilliantly mixed soundtrack and impressive use of silences to underline the dramatic moments of the film. |
[6] |
| 1982 (30th) |
Essabhai M. Suratwala | Namkeen | Hindi |
For his skilful structuring of the sound track to create the atmosphere for the film. |
[7] |
| 1983 (31st) |
S. P. Ramanathan | Adi Shankaracharya | Sanskrit |
For the deft handling of the sound track to blend with the film's mood. |
[8] |
| 1984 (32nd) |
P. Devdas | Mukhamukham | Malayalam | – | [9] |
| 1985 (33rd) |
Hitendra Ghosh | Ek Pal | Hindi |
For his masterly use of the sound track in keeping with the atmosphere of the film. |
[10] |
| 1986 (34th) |
Durga Mitra | Path Bhola | Bengali |
For adding a new dimension to the film by a sensitive employment of sound. |
[11] |
| 1986 (34th) |
Jyoti Prasad Chatterjee | ||||
| 1987 (35th) |
P. Devadas | Anantaram | Malayalam |
For harnessing all the elements of sounds, music and silence to create a perfect complement to the visual design of the film. |
[12] |
| 1987 (35th) |
T. Krishnanunni | ||||
| 1987 (35th) |
N. Harikumar | ||||
| 1988 (36th) |
T. Krishnan Unni | Piravi | Malayalam |
For creatively helping to capture and sustain the delicate seasonal and emotional mood of the film. |
[13] |
| 1989 (37th) |
N. Harikumar | Mathilukal | Malayalam |
For perfection noticeable throughout the in creatively helping the director to capture the mood and sustain interest within the enclosed walls of a jail. |
[14] |
| 1990 (38th) |
N. Pandurangan | Anjali | Tamil |
For aesthetically weaving the soundtrack in the most creative manner to enhance the visuals of the film. |
[15] |
| 1991 (39th) |
Ajay Munjan | Rukmavati Ki Haveli | Hindi |
For the quality and effectiveness of sound in contributing to the ambience of stark oppression that pervades the film. |
[16] |
| 1991 (39th) |
M. M. Padmanabhan | ||||
| 1992 (40th) |
N. Pandurangan | Thevar Magan | Tamil |
For his extremely creative recording and mixing of the sound track, giving the film an added dimension. |
[17] |
| 1993 (41st) |
H. Sridhar | Mahanadi | Tamil |
For their capacity to the use of technique to contribute to the total effect of the film as an audio-visual gestalt. |
[18] |
| 1993 (41st) |
K. M. Surya Narayan | ||||
| 1993 (41st) |
(M/s Media Artiste Pvt. Ltd) | ||||
| 1994 (42nd) |
A. S. Laxmi Narayanan | Kadhalan | Tamil |
For combining numerous effects in multiple tracks and an often dazzling array of music, sound and dialogue with remarkable technical control. |
[19] |
| 1994 (42nd) |
V. S. Murthy | ||||
| 1995 (43rd) |
Deepan Chatterji | Kalapani | Malayalam |
For the meticulous use of sound, creating the unusual aura of Cellular Jail of Andaman. |
[20] |
| Halo | Hindi |
For the unique mixing of incidental and effect sound. | |||
| 1996 (44th) |
Krishnan Unni | Desadanam | Malayalam |
For excellent use and blending of ambient sound with superb effects, appropriate to the spirit depicted in the film. |
[21] |
| 1997 (45th) |
Sampath | Ennu Swantham Janakikutty | Malayalam |
For using silence creatively to enhance a subject that deals with the isolation of a mind trapped in fantasy. |
[22] |
| 1998 (46th) |
H. Sridhar | Dil Se.. | Hindi |
For capturing sounds as varied as the visuals and creating an unusual rhytham on the sound track. |
[23] |
| 1999 (47th) |
Anup Mukhopadhyay | Uttara | Bengali |
For creating the ambience of sound in different layers to create an atmosphere in support of the stark visuals. The final mixed sound track has enhanced the effect of viewing the film enormously. |
[24] |
| 2000 (48th) |
Anup Dev | Moksha | Hindi |
The audiographer has, with extreme care, chosen the right sound, ambience and layered the tracks in an immaculate way to create an atmosphere to support the narrative of the film. |
[25] |
| 2001 (49th) |
H. Sridhar | Lagaan | Hindi |
For The sound effects recorded both efficiently and imaginatively heighten the visual impact of the film. |
[26] |
| 2001 (49th) |
Nakul Kamte | ||||
| 2002 (50th) |
A. S. Laxmi Narayanan | Kannathil Muthamittal | Tamil |
For creating a sounds cape that heightens the dramatic conflicts of the story. |
[27] |
| 2002 (50th) |
H. Sridhar | ||||
| 2003 (51st) |
Anup Mukhopadhyay | Bhalo Theko | Bengali |
For the innovative use of sound, its quality and timbre. |
[28] |
| 2003 (51st) |
Deepon Chatterjee | ||||
| 2004 (52nd) |
Anup Mukhopadhyay | Iti Srikanta | Bengali |
For finest recordings of the sound in a superb way that lends an extra dimension to the film. |
[29] |
| 2004 (52nd) |
Alok De | ||||
| 2005 (53rd) |
Nakul Kamte | Rang De Basanti | Hindi |
For creating a vibrant sound design that effectively supports the graph of the film. |
[30] |
| 2006 (54th) |
Shajith Koyeri | Omkara | Hindi |
For the brilliant sound design that enhances the moods and emotions through different layers of sound in the film. |
[31] |
| 2006 (54th) |
Subhash Sahoo | ||||
| 2006 (54th) |
K. J. Singh | ||||
| 2007 (55th) |
Kunal Sharma | 1971 | Hindi |
For capturing the mood and tension of that wartorn period which marked the climax of the deteriorating ties with our neighbours. |
[32] |
| 2008 (56th) |
Pramod J. Thomas | Gandha | Marathi |
For its use of dramatically scripted sounds to heighten the mood of the film. |
[33] |
| 2008 (56th) |
Anmol Bhave | ||||
| 2009 (57th) |
Subash Sahoo | Kaminey | Hindi |
For excellent live sound quality with the right tonal balance, capturing all the ambient sounds. |
[34] |
| Resul Pookutty | Keralavarma Pazhassiraja | Malayalam |
For creating an outstanding aural landscape that transports you to a historical era. | ||
| Anup Dev | 3 Idiots | Hindi |
For the fine amalgamation of different elements of sound to create the right ambience and perspective of the film image. | ||
| 2010 (58th) |
Kaamod Kharade | Ishqiya | Hindi |
For capturing the soft nuances and variations of the artists’ voices and location ambiance in a sensorial manner. |
[35] |
| Subhadeep Sengupta | Chitrasutram | Malayalam |
For the use of various sound effects along with existing ambience to impart a subliminal experience in this abstract work. | ||
| Debajit Changmai | Ishqiya | Hindi |
For merging voices, location ambience, background music and other sound effects to create a near-tactile experience that is both real and artistic. | ||
| 2011 (59th) |
Baylon Fonseca | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Hindi |
For providing a certain kind of purity in the audio track which is rarely heard in Indian cinema. The 'live' location sound contributes to enriching the actors' performances and feelings that the film intends to convey. He makes this rather complex task so simple, helping the viewers to immerse themselves in the sounds of the long road journey through the various landscapes of Spain. |
[36] |
| Baylon Fonseca | Game | Hindi |
For giving a new dimension to the genre of the suspenseful 'whodunnit' cinema. His audio blueprint intermingles location sounds, dialogues, background music and songs into one united tension-packed experience. Interesting is the way he plays with sound levels in order to merge even the song sequences into the world of credible experience. | ||
| Hitendra Ghosh | Game | Hindi |
For creating a seamless narrative that traverses all over the globe from Greece to Thailand. He uses his rich experience of over 40 years behind the mixing console to deliver a sound track which brings the viewer's attention to every detail while refraining from overdoing the audio levels which films of the suspense genre are usually disposed towards. | ||
| 2012 (60th) |
Radhakrishnan S. | Annayum Rasoolum | Malayalam |
The technology of sync-sound is effectively employed in this film with semiurban setting. |
[37] |
| Anirban Sengupta | Shabdo | Bengali |
A deft handling of sound technology and its ramifications have contributed to make this film an unforgettable experience. | ||
| Dipankar Chaki | |||||
| Alok De | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 |
Hindi |
For a film done in a milieu of natural locations the final mixing of multitude tracks has added tremendous cinematic value. | ||
| Sinoy Joseph | |||||
| Shreejesh Nair | |||||
| 2013 (61st) |
Nihar Ranjan Samal | Madras Cafe | Hindi |
Superlative professional job, in picking up minute nuances, covering indoor as well as outdoor locations. |
[38] |
| Bishwadeep Chatterjee | Madras Cafe | Hindi |
With his competent sound design Bishwadeep adds authenticity and another dimension to the film. | ||
| D. Yuvaraj | Swapaanam | Malayalam |
A commendable job of keeping a perfect balance between, dialogues, sound effects and resonant 'chenda' playing. | ||
| 2014 (62nd) |
Mahaveer Sabbanwal | Khwada | Marathi |
Khwada for its excellent live sound quality which skillfully captures all the ambient sounds with the right tonal balance. |
[39] |
| Anish John | Asha Jaoar Majhe | Bengali |
Asha Jaoar Majhe for creating a brilliant soundscape which enhances the narrative even in the absence of the spoken word. | ||
| Anirban Sengupta | Nirbashito | Bengali |
Nirbashito for the seamless movement from chaos into the quietness of solitude while integrating various elements of sound. | ||
| Dipankar Chaki | |||||
| 2015 (63rd) |
Sanjay Kurian | Talvar | Hindi |
For capturing the natural voices, with all its nuances predominantly of characters undergoing great stress. |
[40] |
| Biswadeep Chatterjee | Bajirao Mastani | Hindi |
For creating a rich aural tapestry, evoking the romantic moods and heroic tension. | ||
| Justin Jose | Bajirao Mastani | Hindi |
For the perfect blend of the ambiances ranging from royal palace interiors to war fronts. | ||
References
- ↑ "24th National Film Awards". Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ↑ "25th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "26th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "27th National Film Awards". Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ↑ "28th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "29th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "30th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "31st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ↑ "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ↑ "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ "34th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "36th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "37th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "39th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ↑ "40th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ↑ "41st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ "42nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ↑ "43rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "44th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- ↑ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "49th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ↑ "50th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ↑ "51st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ↑ "52nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ↑ "53rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ "54th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ↑ "55th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ↑ "56th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
- ↑ "57th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ↑ "58th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ↑ "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced". Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ↑ "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ↑ "61st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ↑ "62nd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ↑ "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
External links
- Official Page for Directorate of Film Festivals, India
- National Film Awards Archives
- National Film Awards at IMDB
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