The annual film awards in India, 55th National Awards (for year 2007-2008) were announced on September 07, 2009. The Winner of the prestigious awards are:
Best Actor:
Prakash Raj (Kanchivaram)
Best Actress:
Uma Shree (Kannada film Gulabi Talkies)
Best Film Award:
Kanchivaram
Best Child Actor:
Sharad Goyekar (Marathi film Tingya)
Best Screenplay:
Gandhi My Father
Best Supporting Actor:
Darshan Zariwala (Gandhi My Father)
Special Jury mention:
Gandhi My Father
Best Film for National Integration Award:
Dharm
Best Wholesome Entertainment:
Chake De India
Best Family Welfare Film:
Taare Zameen Par
Best Playback Singer:
Shankar Mahadevan for ‘Meri Maa’ (Taare Zameen Par)
Best Lyrics:
Prasoon Joshi (Taare Zameen Par)