Gurvinder Singh won the best director prize for the Punjabi film "Anhe Ghorey Da Daan" in the 59th National Film Awards announced here today.
Based on a Punjabi novel of the same title by Gurdial Singh, the film is set in a village called Patinda, where villagers work on the fields of the local landlord. It deals with the plight and problems of the farmers as well as the landlords.
Vidya Balan was named the best actress for her performance in 'The Dirty Picture' while Marathi film 'Deool' and 'Byari', both dealing with man's engagement with religion, shared the best feature film award. 'Deool' lead star Girish Kulkarni won the best actor award.
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