Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated the winning artistes of the state at the 66th National Film Awards.

"I am very happy to share with all of you that Bengal has received three National Awards this year. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all," tweeted Banerjee.

Director Churni Ganguly's "Tarikh" won National Award for Best Dialogue, Srijit Mukherji's "Ek Je Chhilo Raja" won the award for Best Bengali Film, and Indraadip Dasgupta's "Kedara" was declared the winner of a Special Jury Award.

--IANS sim/vnc