The glittering National Awards distribution ceremony took place at the national capital New Delhi yesterday. The President of India, Pratiba Patil distributed the awards to many top film personalities including Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Resool Pookutty, and D Rama Naidu.
While Amitabh Bachchan received the award for his excellent performance in Paa, a film which was produced by his son Abhishek Bachchan, D Rama Naidu was recognized with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for his contribution to the Indian cinema.
Sasi Kumar and Pandiraj also received the national award for the best feature film in Tamil and dialogues respectively.