Chief Rima Das' "Town Rockstars", which recounts the narrative of a gathering of youngsters in the field who shape a music band, will "move you to tears without really revealing to you an emotional story", said producer Shekhar Kapur, who headed a 10-part jury for the honors.
Sridevi won for her execution as a furious mother who retaliates for her girl's assault in Ravi Udyawar's "Mother". It was the 54-year-old's last film before she passed on amid a trek to Dubai on February 24.
"I said don't give her the honor since she has passed away, on the grounds that it is out of line to alternate young ladies, however every time it continued returning to Sridevi," Kapur said.
The honor for best on-screen character went to Bengali performing artist Riddhi Sen for "NagarKirtan" while Malayalam executive Jayaraj was declared best chief for his motion picture "Bhayanakam". Vinod Khanna, who kicked the bucket a year ago, was regarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke grant for his commitment to silver screen.
Amit Masurkar's "Newton", which was widely praised for its depiction of an upright decision officer in a Maoist-influenced territory, won the honor for best Hindi film. Pankaj Tripathi won an exceptional say for his part in the film.
"I am completely pleased. I had no clue I was even in the running. It feels astonishing to realize that the entire nation thought my part in "Newton" was one of my best," Tripathi said an announcement.
India's most elevated earning film in 2017, "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" was given the honor for best famous film and furthermore for best embellishments.