Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Blessy Questions Jury's Stance on National Film Awards
The National Film Awards were announced, and people are debating the choices.
The director of 'Aadujeevitham' is confused because the head judge, Ashutosh Gowariker, previously praised his film but later said it wasn't good enough for awards due to technical issues.
Some actors did win supporting actor awards, but people are questioning why some lead actors weren't recognized, and the film 'The Kerala Story' won.
This caused discussions about if the judges made the right decisions.
Blessy expressed surprise at the jury chair's change in perspective.
Director Ashutosh Gowariker previously praised 'Aadujeevitham'.
Gowariker reportedly cited technical shortcomings as the reason for denying the film awards.
Urvashi and Vijayaraghavan received supporting actor awards.
Blessy questioned the awards selection process.
- Who
- Director Blessy, Ashutosh Gowariker, Urvashi, Vijayaraghavan.
- What
- Criticism and debate surrounding the 71st National Film Awards selection.
- When
- Announced on Friday evening.
- Where
- National Film Awards.
- Why
- Contradictory statements from the jury head and the selection of certain films led to controversy.
Award Jury
Critics
Film Quality
Award Jury
'Aadujeevitham' was not awarded because of technical shortcomings.
Critics
Previously praised the movie 'Aadujeevitham'.
Film Awardees
Award Jury
Considered 'The Kerala Story' deserving of awards.
Critics
Critics of the movie 'The Kerala Story'.
- Event
- 71st National Film Awards
- Director Criticizing
- Blessy
- Jury Chairperson
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Awarded Film
- The Kerala Story
- Supporting Actor Winners
- Urvashi, Vijayaraghavan
- Film Snubbed
- Aadujeevitham - The Goat Life
Sources
Srijit Mukherji, Indrasis Acharya hit back after National Awards jury member questions Tollywood film quality
Prithviraj's The Goat Life snubbed at National Awards: Ashutosh Gowariker felt performances didn't feel authentic
