A few winners of this year's National Film Awards generated a lot of controversy, inspiring commentaries on the jury's omissions and biases. But, over the last several decades, the same awards have gone to numerous deserving luminaries—some multiple times. We take a look at five such notable winners whose past triumphs evoked admiration not ridicule.
In Photos: Iconic National Film Award Winners Over The Decades
A few winners of this year's National Film Awards generated a lot of controversy, inspiring commentaries on the jury's omissions and biases. But, over the last several decades, the same awards have gone to numerous deserving luminaries—some multiple times. We take a look at five such notable winners whose past triumphs evoked admiration not ridicule.

Satyajit Ray
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