The ANR National Award was instituted by the Akkineni International foundation in the honor of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The award was given annually to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry.[1][2] ANR National Award was first awarded to veteran Bollywood actor Dev Anand in 2006.
| ANR National Award | |
|---|---|
 Glass paint of Akkineni Nageswara Rao | |
| Awarded for | lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry |
| Date | 2006–present |
Winners of the ANR Award edit
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- 2019: Rekha[3]
- 2018: Sridevi
- 2017: S S Rajamouli
- 2016: Gudipoodi Srihari[4]
- 2014: Amitabh Bachchan
- 2012: Shyam Benegal
- 2011: Hema Malini
- 2010: K. Balachander
- 2009: Lata Mangeshkar
- 2008: Vyjayanthimala
- 2007: Anjali Devi & Jayasudha[5]
- 2006: Shabana Azmi
- 2006: Dev Anand
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 2006-01-20. Archived from the original on 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ^ ":: Welcome to ANNAPURNA STUDIOS ::". Archived from the original on 2011-12-07. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ "Rekha honoured with ANR award: 'Watch what you feed your brain,' says the actress". 17 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "ANR award to senior journalist". September 29, 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Great Andhra". Great Andhra. Archived from the original on 15 February 2009. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Awards | Annapurna Studios".
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