New Delhi: Critically acclaimed Paan Singh Tomar was named the best feature film of 2012 in the 60th National Film Awards announced here Monday. The Tigmanshu Dhulia-directorial even won the best actor’s trophy for Irrfan, who essayed the role of a national level athlete who went on to become one of the most dreaded dacoits of Chambal Valley.

The best actor’s trophy is shared by Vikram Gokhale for Marathi film “Anumati”, while the best actress honour went to Usha Jadhav for her performance in “Dhag”, also in Marathi.

The prestigious awards for 2012 were announced by filmmakers Basu Chatterjee, Aruna Raje and Swapan Mullick. In the feature film category, a total of 38 films from 14 languages have been selected for the awards.

The names of those who have been chosen by the National Film Awards Jury this year are :

Best actor: Irfan Khan for Paan Singh Tomar and Vikram Gokhale for Marathi film Anumati
Best film on social issues: `Spirit` (Malayalam)
Best film – wholesome entertainment: Vicky Donor
Best supporting actor: Annu Kapoor
Best Supporting Actress: Dolly Ahluwalia for Vicky Donor
Best original screenplay: Sujoy Ghosh for Kahaani
Best screenplay (adapted): OMG Oh My God
Best actress: Usha Jadhav for Marathi film Dhaag
Best sound recording: Gangs of Wasseypur
Best actor: Irfan Khan for `Paan Singh Tomar
Special Jury Award – Actress: Parineeti Chopra for Ishaqzaade
Special Jury Award – Actor: Nawazuddin Siddiquie for four films
Special Jury Award – Film: Rituporno Ghosh for Chitrangada
Best Playback Singer – Male: Shankar Mahadevan for the song Bolo Na from the film Chittagong
Best Playback Singer – Female: Aarti Anklekar Tikekar for Marathi film Samhita

Talking to the press, an exhilarated Irfan Khan said that he is grateful to the story that came his  way and added that Films are not just a business, they are a passion and that one has to enjoy the role.