"I'm really not in the frame of mind to say anything. I have always been in doubt about my work. I always thought that entertainment business was not worthwhile," 77-year-old Chatterjee said to a huge round of applause and a standing ovation from the audience.
Making his debut in Satyajit Ray's "Apur Sansar", he went on to enjoy a great actor-director relationship with Satyajit Ray by starring in classics like "Charulata", "Ghare Baire", "Devi" and "Aranyer Din Ratri".
The best feature film trophy was shared by Umesh Kulkarni directed Marathi film "Deool" and "Byari". It comes with a Swarna Kamal and a cash prize of Rs 2,50,000.
Bollywood was represented by actress Vidya Balan, who accepted her best actress trophy for "The Dirty Picture". She wore a pink saree and came to the function ceremony with her parents.
"Deool" lead star Girish Kulkarni accepted the trophies for the best actor and best dialogue writer at the awards. The best actor and actress get a Rajat Kamal and Rs 50,000 each.
Gurvinder Singh from Punjab won a Swarna Kamal and Rs 2,50,000 for the best director award for his film "Anhe Ghorey Da Daan", which also won awards for best cinematography and best Punjabi film. (MORE) PTI BK
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