The film won two National Awards at the hands of India ’s then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi . C. Alvares ( Celestino Alvares ) , known as the " King of Duets " received the award for best actor in the Konkani film '' Nirmon '' . This film had a powerful story and won the Certificate of Merit for regional films at the 13th National Film Awards , the first of its kind for Konkani
13th National Film Awards
13th National Film Awards
Nirmon