| 6th National Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best of Indian cinema in 1958 |
| Awarded by | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Presented by | Rajendra Prasad (President of India) |
| Presented on | 28 April 1959 |
| Site | Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Official website | dff.nic.in |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature Film | Sagar Sangamey |
| Most awards | • Jalsaghar • Sagar Sangamey • School Master (2) |
The 6th National Film Awards, then known as State Awards for Films, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1958.[1] Ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 28 April 1959 and awards were given by then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.