Sridevi named Best Actress at National Film Awards posthumously

Sridevi, who died mysteriously in a Dubai hotel in February, was on Friday named the Best Actress posthumously for her role as a vengeful mother in the Hindi film "Mom", directed by Ravi Udyawar.

The role of Sridevi in the film revolved around a mother who goes out to take revenge against the person who had exploited her step-daughter. The film has made many parents to be cautious in sending their daughters to parties in farmhouses.

National Film Awards 2017 have been anounced and here is the full list of other recipients:

Here’s the complete list of National Film Awards winners:

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Sathamanam Bhavathi
Best stunt choreography – Peter Hein (Pulimurugan)
Best Children’s Film – Dhanak (Hindi)
Best Film on social issue – Pink
Best Direction – Rajesh (Ventilator)
Best Actor – Akhay Kumar (Rustom)
Best Actress – Surabhi Lakshmi (Minnaminungu)
Best Supporting Actress – Zaira Wasim (Dangal)
Best Child Artist – Adhish Praveen (Kunju Daivam), Saj (Noor Islam), Manohara (Railway Children)
Best Male Playback Singer – Sundara Iyer (Joker)
Best Female Playback Singer – Thume jaake
Best Screenplay (original) – Syam Pushkaran (Maheshinte Prathikaram)
Best Screenplay (adapted) – Sanjay Krishnaji patel (Dashakriya)
Best Editing – Rameshwar Ventilator
Sound designer – Jayadevan (Kaadu Pookunna Neram)
Best production design – 24
Best Costume Designer – Sachin (Marathi film)
Best Environmental film including agriculture – The Tiger who crossed the line
Best Make-up Artist – MK Ramakrishna
Best Music Direction – Babu Padmanabha (Kannada Lama)
Special Mention – Kadvi Hawa Mukthi bhava (Hindi)
Special Jury award – Mohanlal (Malayalam) for Pulimurugan, Janatha Garage and Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol

PM lauds the contributions of eminent personalities and groups towards Swachhta Hi Seva

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has lauded the contributions of eminent personalities and groups towards “Swachhta Hi Seva”. The nation-wide sanitation campaign “Swachhta Hi Seva” started from 15th September and culminated today, October 2, on Gandhi Jayanti, which is also celebrated as the Swachh Bharat Diwas.

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister appreciated Sh Anupam Kher, Sh Mohanlal, Smt Chanda Kochhar, India Today Group, India TV News, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Indian Cricket Team, Sh Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Dettol India, NDTV, Reliance Foundation, Tata Trusts, Sh Akshay Kumar and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, for their support and efforts towards the Swachh Bharat Mission.

“Commendable gesture Anupam ji.

Excellent effort by noted actor @Mohanlal.

Important message by @CKforCleanIndia, who along with the @ICICIBank family has made vital contributions to Swachh Bharat Mission.

I laud the @IndiaToday family for the proactive steps to further awareness on Swachhata. Congrats to all #Safaigiri awardees.

Wonderful initiative by @indiatvnews. This will further spread the message of cleanliness across the nation.

I congratulate @SadhguruJV & the team of Isha Foundation for their exemplary effort to generate awareness on keeping our rivers clean.

Appreciable message by the Indian Cricket Team on making India Clean.

Good effort Rajeev ji.

I laud @DettolIndia & @ndtv for the initiative. This timeline has many inspiring efforts on cleanliness. https://twitter.com/swachhindia.

Laudable work by @ril_foundation across India towards a Swachh Bharat. Have a look at this timeline. https://twitter.com/ril_foundation/

Congrats @tatatrusts! Their Prerak initiative of a young professional in each district to support SBM is praiseworthy.

Well written @akshaykumar. Appreciate your steadfast support to the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Excellent effort by you and the Art of Living family! Together 125 crore Indians will create a Clean India.”, the Prime Minister tweeted.