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Indian Malayalam cinema Awards since 1998
The Asianet Film Awards is an award ceremony for films presented annually by Asianet , a Malayalam -language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala . Asianet says an awards ceremony has been instituted to honour artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam language film industry .
The awards ceremony was co-sponsored by Johnson & Johnson in 1998 later Lux took up the sponsorship in the next 5 years. Then there was Jiva soap in 2004 and then Ujala for many years. Since 2016, the function has been sponsored by Nirapara . Bhima Jewellers took the title sponsor in the 2018 event. The function is normally held in Kochi , Angamaly and Thiruvananthapuram , the cities in Kerala . It was also held twice in Dubai .
The most recent award was the 22nd Asianet Film Awards held on 6 February 2020 at Angamaly.[ 1]
Awards Categories
Winner(s) shaded in light blue has the record of winning the most number of awards in the said category.
Awards for Film
Best Film
The Asianet Film Award for Best Film has been awarded since 1998.
Most Popular Film
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Film has been awarded since 2012.
Awards for Best Actors & Actresses
Best Actor
The Asianet Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded since 1998.
Year
Winner
Film(s)
1998
Jayaram
Sneham
1999
Kalabhavan Mani
Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum
2000
Mammootty
Arayannagalude Veedu
2001
Jayaram
Theerthadanam
2002
Dileep
Kunjikoonan
2003
Mohanlal
Balettan
2004
Mammootty
Kaazhcha , Vesham
2005
Mohanlal
Thanmathra
2006
Kirtichakra
2007
Mammootty
Ore Kadal , Big B , Kadha Parayumbol
2008
Mohanlal
Madampi
2009
Evidam Swargamanu , Bhramaram
2010
Mammootty
Pranchiyettan and the Saint , Kutty Srank , Best Actor
2011
Mohanlal
Pranayam , Snehaveedu , Christian Brothers , China Town
2012
Spirit , Run Babby Run , Grand Master
2013
Mammootty
Kunjananthante Kada
2014
Varsham , Munnariyippu
2015
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Ennu Ninte Moideen
2016
Mohanlal
Pulimurugan , Oppam
2017
Fahadh Faasil
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
2018
Mohanlal
Odiyan , Kayamkulam Kochunni
2019
Lucifer
Best Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Best Actress has been awarded since 1998.Manju warrier won 5 awards.
^Note 1 : Meera Jasmine is the only actress till time who has won the award three times constantly in a row.
Multiple Wins
The following individuals have received two or more Best Actress awards:
Most Popular Actor
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Actor has been awarded since 2007. Priviraj Sukumaran mostly won the award (3times).
Most Popular Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Actress has been awarded since 2009.
Best Supporting Actor
The Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actor has been awarded since 1998.
Best Supporting Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress has been awarded since 1998.
Best Character Actor
The Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor has been awarded since 2010.
Best Character Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actress has been awarded since 2010.
Best Actor in a Negative Role
The Asianet Film Award for Best Villain Role has been awarded since 2006.
Best Actor in a Humorous Role
The Asianet Film Award for Best Comic Role has been awarded since 2006.
Best New Face of the Year (Male)
The Asianet Film Award for Best New Face of the Year - Male has been awarded since 2005.
Best New Face of the Year (Female)
The Asianet Film Award for Best New Face of the Year - Female has been awarded since 2001.
Best Star Pair
The Asianet Film Award for Best Star Pair has been awarded since 2001.
Youth Icon of the Year
The Asianet Film Award for Best Youth Icon of the year has been awarded since 2009. Nivin Pauly and Kunchacko Boban holds the record of most reigns with two.
Best Child Artist (Male/Female)
The Asianet Film Award for Best Child Artist (Male/Female) has been awarded since 2001. Baby Nivedita , Baby Anikha and Kalidas Jayaram holds the record of most reigns with two.
Technical Awards
Best Director
The Asianet Film Award for Best Director has been awarded since 1998.
Best Script Writer
The Asianet Film Award for Best Script Writer has been awarded since 1998.
Best Cinematographer
The Asianet Film Award for Best Cinematographer has been awarded since 1998.
Best Editing
The Asianet Film Award for Best Editing has been awarded since 1998.
Awards for Music
Best Music Director
The Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director has been awarded since 1998.
Best Lyricist
The Asianet Film Award for Best Lyricist has been awarded since 1998.
Best Playback Singer (Male)
The Asianet Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer has been awarded since 1998.
Best Playback Singer (Female)
The Asianet Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer has been awarded since 1998.
Special Award(s)
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Asianet Film Award for Lifetime Achievement has been awarded since 1998.
Honour Special Jury Award
The Asianet Film Honour Special Jury Award has been awarded since 2005.
Critics Award
A special award has been given by Asianet since 2009.
Other special awards
A special award has been given by Asianet since 2009.
Popular actor / actress Tamil
Most Popular Duet
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Duet was only awarded in the year 2016.
Most Popular Singer
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Singer was awarded in the year 2012 only.
Best Feature Film on National Integration
The Asianet Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration was awarded in the years 2006 and 2010.
Best Sound Recordist
The Asianet Film Award for Best Sound Recordist was awarded in the years 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006.
Year
Winner
Film(s)
2001
Krishnan Unni
Kattu Vannu Vilichappol
2002
Harikumar
Kannaki
2005
Shaji Madhavan
Naran
2006
Vinod
Karutha Pakshikal
Anoop
Ajith
Best Makeup Artist
The Asianet Film Award for Best Makeup Artist was awarded in the years 2001 to 2003.
See also
References
External links
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