With reference to the National Film Awards and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, consider the following statements: 1. The 72nd National Film Awards are scheduled to be held in Gujarat. 2. Anant Nag was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2025. 3. Anant Nag is the first Kannada actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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GS1History · Society · Geography· Art, architecture & culture· Prelims· 20 September 2026

Cultural identity and regional cinema: a GS1 study on the representation of regional arts in national awards.

Why in news

Veteran actor Anant Nag is set to receive the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat.

Background

Anant Nag is the second Kannada actor to win the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, following Dr. Rajkumar. He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2025.

Facts for Prelims

PostAnant Nag: recipient of the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Fact72nd National Film Awards ceremony to be held in Gujarat
FactAnant Nag is the second Kannada actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
PlaceGujarat: Venue for the 72nd National Film Awards

Prelims practice question

With reference to the National Film Awards and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, consider the following statements:

The 72nd National Film Awards are scheduled to be held in Gujarat.
Anant Nag was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2025.
Anant Nag is the first Kannada actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: He is the second Kannada actor to receive the award.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of regional cinema in shaping India's cultural identity and its contribution to the mainstream national narrative.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Linguistic diversity: Promotion of Kannada cinema and regional aesthetics in national awards
Artistic evolution: Transition from stage-based 'behavioural' acting to diverse cinematic genres

Keywords: Cultural identity · Regional cinema · Artistic expression · National Film Awards

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