58th National Film Awards, 2010 - Directorate of Film Festivals

58 th NATIONAL FILM AWARDS FOR 2010S. No. Name of Award Name of Film Awardee36SPECIAL MENTION1.) Bettada Jeeva(Kannada)1.) Late Dr. K.Shivaram KaranthMedal& Cash PrizeCERTIFICATEONLYCitation1.) In an industry that has steadfastlyrefused to acknowledge and rewardits creative fountainhead – thecreator of the story – the citationpays tribute to a literary giant, thelate Dr. Shivaram Karanth. Thecitation also salutes his invaluableassociation with the world ofIndian cinema as an ingeniouspractitioner of the art-form.1.) Aadukalam(Tamil)2.) V.I.S. JayapalanCERTIFICATEONLY2.) With a face seemingly carved inteak and leather, the patriarch of acock-fighting clan stands like acolossus, even as he feels his powerand authority slowly ebb away.