This Article is From Mar 29, 2016

M Jayachandran Says Winning National Award Was 'Most Cherished' Moment

M Jayachandran Says Winning National Award Was 'Most Cherished' Moment

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Highlights

  • M Jayachandran won for the song Kaathirunnu Kaathirunnu
  • Gaurav Menon won Best Child Artist for movie Ben
  • The National Awards were announced on Monday
Thiruvananthapuram: Gone are the days when Malayalam films used to walk away with top honours at the National Film Awards whose 63rd edition was announced on Monday.

It also received a few distinctions in the non-feature category.

Music director M Jayachandran won Best Music Director award for the song Kaathirunnu Kaathirunnu of blockbuster film Ennu Ninte Moideen.

"This is the most cherished day for me and I submit this award to God, as I have always felt music is divine," said Mr Jayachandran.

Gaurav Menon was adjudged the Best Child Artist for his poignant portrayal as a 10-year-old boy undergoing emotional trauma in the film Ben.

Actor Jayasurya was nominated for a special mention for his two roles in the films Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam and Lukka Chuppi. (Also Read: National Awards: Complete List of Winners)

"I am hugely fortunate that I have been able to do a good number of roles," said Jayasurya.

The Best Film on Environment went to Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (Birds with large wings) directed by Bijukumar Damodaran. The film is based on the environmental disaster caused by the misuse of endosulfan pesticide in Kasaragod district of Kerala.

In the non-feature section Amma, directed by journalist Neelan won a special mention; Christo Tony who directed the short film 'Kamuki' won the best film.

Last year Malayalam films had got just four awards but none was there in the frontline category.

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