14th National Film Awards

The 14th National Film Awards, established in 1967, served to honor the cinematic achievements of Indian filmmakers for the year 1966. Organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, the awards recognize excellence in various categories, including feature films, non-feature films, and best writing on cinema. The ceremony emphasizes contributions to regional cinema, as it includes awards for films in numerous Indian languages. The awards were announced in 1967, with the presentation ceremony taking place in 1968. Notable winners included Dastaan, which won the Best Feature Film award, alongside various individuals and technical achievements recognized across categories.