| 5th National Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best of Indian cinema in 1957 |
| Awarded by | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Presented by | Rajendra Prasad (President of India) |
| Presented on | 16 April 1958 |
| Site | Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Official website | dff.nic.in |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature Film | Do Aankhen Barah Haath |
| Most awards | • Andhare Alo • Do Aankhen Barah Haath • Mother India (2) |
The 5th National Film Awards, formerly the State Awards for Films, were a set of awards presented by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to recognize the best Indian films of 1957.[1][2] The ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 16 April 1958. The awards were given by the then-Indian President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
It was the first National Film Awards ceremony with monetary prizes in addition to the presentation of medals and certificates.