The Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals runs the National Film Awards. A Silver Lotus Award (Rajat Kamal) for Best Makeup Artist were introduced at the 54th National Film Awards.
The Silver Lotus for Best Makeup Artist was awarded to:
Moner Manush
Vikram Gaikwad.
The citation reads: ‘For the admirable detailing and remarkable consistency achieved in the etching of the characters across an extensive time span.’
57th National Film Awards
Paa
Christien Tinsley & Dominie Till of the Tinsley Studio.
56th National Film Awards
Naan Kadavul
U K Sasi
55th National Film Awards
Paradesi
Pattnam Rasheed.
54th National Film Awards
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Anil Moti Ram Palande.