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'Jolly LLB', 'Gulabi Gang' named for National Award (Lead, superseding earlier story)

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IANS New Delhi

Bollywood film "Jolly LLB" was Wednesday named the best Hindi film, while director Nishtha Jain's "Gulabi Gang" was adjudged the best film on social issues for the 61st National Film Awards here.

"Gulabi Gang" is recognised for its powerful depiction of a crusader taking viewers deeper into the continuing struggles of the rural Indian women.

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First Published: Apr 16 2014 | 5:00 PM IST

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