The Star Screen Awards took shape in the year 1994 and are initiated by the chairman of The Express Group. The Screen Awards are considered as one of the prestigious awards in the Indian cinema industry. They attempt to stay different from other Indian cine awards, as awards are presented to the film fraternity judged by a panel of eminent professionals in the film industry itself. Star Screen Awards 1997 are also known as the 3rd Star Screen Awards or Screen Videocon Awards. The ceremony was held in the heart of the Indian film industry, Mumbai and the awards were presented to the artists who were professionally excellent in the industry. Given below is the list of winners who swept the screen awards for the year.
The Winners For 3rd Screen-Videocon Awards Were:
Star Screen Popular Awards 1997
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Category
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Winner
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Film
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Best Actor
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Aamir Khan
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Raja Hindustani
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Best Actress
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Manisha Koirala
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Khamoshi: The Musical
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Best Film
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Dharmesh Darshan
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Raja Hindustani
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Best Director
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Dharmesh Darshan
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Raja Hindustani
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Best Supporting Actor (Male)
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Amrish Puri
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Ghatak
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Best Supporting Actor (Female)
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Seema Biswas
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Khamoshi
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Best Actor in a Comic Role
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Johnny Lever and Sulabha Arya
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Raja Hindustani and Masoom
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Best Actor in a Negative Role
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Ashish Vidyarthi and Rekha
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Is Raat Ki Subah Nahi and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
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Best Music Direction
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Nadeem-Shravan
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Raja Hindustani
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Best Lyricist
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Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Khamoshi: The Musical - 'Aaj Mein Upar'
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Best Playback Singer (Male)
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Udit Narayan
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Raja Hindustani - 'Aye ho Mere Zindagi Mein'
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Best Playback Singer (Female)
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Kavita Krishnamoorthy
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Khamoshi: The Musical - 'Aaj Mein Upar'
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Most Promising Newcomer (Male)
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Chandrachur Singh
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Maachis
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Most Promising Newcomer (Female)
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Priya Gill
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Tere Mere Sapne
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Category
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Winner
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Life Time Achievement Award
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Sunil Dutt
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