'' Samhita '' was released theatrically on 18 October 2013 and received positive reviews for its story , direction , music , and performances . The film received two awards at the 60th National Film Awards ; the Best Female Playback Singer for the song " Palakein Naa Moondon " rendered by Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar and the Best Music Direction ( Songs ) for Shailendra Barve . The citation for the singer reads that the " gifted with an earthy and haunting voice the singer gives ample evidence of her classical moorings , without any instrumental embellishments " whereas the composer was awarded for the " versatile and soulful presentation of songs based on Raagas , backed by Indian instrumentation arranged in a manner that enhances the film " . Ankalikar-Tikekar had won this award earlier in 2006 at the 54th National Film Awards for all the songs rendered by her in the Konkani language film '' Antarnad '' . Bhave was awarded for the Best Screenplay at the 11th Pune International Film Festival . The film also received four nominations at the 20th Screen Awards but did not win any award . The film won five awards at the first Prabhat Film Awards ; Best Actress for Daftardar , Best Sound Recording , Best Make Up , Best Costume , and Best Art direction for Bhave
20th Screen Awards
20th Screen Awards
Samhita (film)