Film & Entertainment Awards
Delhi Police & SSC Exams – GK Section
Introduction
The Film & Entertainment Industry celebrates creativity and culture worldwide. India's major and international awards recognize artistic and technical brilliance every year.
Mnemonic: N–F–I–D–O → National, Filmfare, IIFA, Dadasaheb, Oscar.
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National Film Awards (India)
- Established: 1954
- Presented By: Directorate of Film Festivals (Govt. of India)
- Purpose: Excellence in Indian cinema (art, technique, culture)
- Award: Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus), Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus), certificate, cash
Mnemonic: National = Nation’s own cinema honor.
Filmfare Awards
- Established: 1954
- Given By: The Times Group
- Purpose: Bollywood (Hindi cinema) excellence
- Symbol: Black Lady (statuette)
- Selection: Jury & public voting
- Venue: Mumbai
Mnemonic: Filmfare = Fan-Favorite Films.
IIFA Awards (International Indian Film Academy Awards)
- Established: 2000
- Founded By: Wizcraft International Entertainment
- Purpose: Promote Indian cinema globally
- Venue: International cities (Singapore, London, Dubai, Madrid, etc.)
- Symbol: Golden sunburst trophy
Mnemonic: IIFA = India’s Image for Abroad.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award (India’s Highest Film Honor)
- Established: 1969
- Named After: Dadasaheb Phalke (Father of Indian Cinema)
- Given By: Govt. of India
- Presented By: President of India (at National Film Awards)
- Purpose: Lifetime contribution to Indian film industry
- Award Includes: Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus), shawl, ₹10 lakh
Mnemonic: Phalke → Pioneer of Films.
Oscar Awards (Academy Awards – International)
- Established: 1929
- Given By: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS), USA
- Symbol: Golden Oscar statuette (gold-plated bronze)
- Venue: Los Angeles, USA
- Categories: Best Picture, Actor, Actress, Director, etc.
Mnemonic: Oscar = On-Screen Cinema Award Recognition.
Summary Table – Film & Entertainment Awards
| Award | Established | Given By | Scope | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | 1954 | Govt. of India | National | Govt. official honor |
| Filmfare Awards | 1954 | Times Group | National | Fan-favorite/Bollywood |
| IIFA Awards | 2000 | Wizcraft Intl. | International | Promote films worldwide |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | 1969 | Govt. of India | National | Lifetime contribution |
| Oscar Awards | 1929 | AMPAS (USA) | International | Hollywood’s top honor |
Mnemonic: National Governs, Filmfare Glitters, IIFA Goes Global, Phalke Honors, Oscar Rules.
PYQs – Film & Entertainment Awards (Delhi Police, SSC)
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given for —
A) Best Actor B) Lifetime contribution to Indian cinema C) Direction D) Screenplay
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B) Lifetime contribution to Indian cinema
Who gives the National Film Awards?
A) Filmfare Committee B) Times Group C) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting D) Zee Network
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C) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
The Oscar Awards are presented by —
A) AMPAS (USA) B) Hollywood Studio Assoc. C) UNESCO D) British Film Institute
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A) Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
Which Indian song won the Oscar 2023 for Best Original Song?
A) Jai Ho B) Naatu Naatu C) Kesariya D) Zinda
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B) Naatu Naatu
The Filmfare Award statuette is known as —
A) Golden Lady B) Black Lady C) Silver Lady D) Film Lady
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B) Black Lady
The IIFA Awards were first held in —
A) India B) Singapore C) London D) Dubai
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C) London (2000)
The National Film Awards were started in —
A) 1950 B) 1954 C) 1961 D) 1970
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B) 1954
The Oscar statuette is made of —
A) Gold B) Bronze C) Gold-plated bronze D) Silver
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C) Gold-plated bronze
Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar Award?
A) Satyajit Ray B) Bhanu Athaiya C) A.R. Rahman D) Resul Pookutty
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B) Bhanu Athaiya (1982)
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was first given in —
A) 1954 B) 1961 C) 1969 D) 1975
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C) 1969
Quick Revision – One-Line Memory
| Award | For | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | Excellence in Indian cinema | Govt. of India |
| Filmfare Awards | Bollywood popularity | Black Lady |
| IIFA Awards | Global Indian cinema | International venue |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Lifetime achievement | Father of Indian Cinema |
| Oscar Awards | Global excellence in cinema | Hollywood’s top honor |
Mnemonic: National Honors, Filmfare Celebrates, IIFA Travels, Phalke Respects, Oscar Rules.
Final Concept Recap
- National Film Awards – India’s official recognition of cinematic excellence
- Filmfare Awards – Public and jury-based Bollywood awards
- IIFA Awards – International promotion of Indian cinema
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award – Lifetime achievement in Indian film industry
- Oscar Awards – World’s most prestigious film award
From Phalke to Oscars — cinema celebrates creativity, culture, and global excellence.
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