Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Jury Head Explains 'Kerala Story' National Award Wins
The movie 'The Kerala Story' won two awards, but some people were upset because of its story.
Ashutosh Gowariker, who chose the winners, explained why they gave the awards.
He said the photography in the movie looked very real.
He also said the director did a good job of making a difficult subject clear.
Ashutosh Gowariker, jury head, discussed why 'The Kerala Story' won two National Awards.
The film won awards for Best Director (Sudipto Sen) and Best Cinematography (Prasantanu Mohapatra).
The awards prompted backlash due to the film's controversial religious conversion theme.
Gowariker praised the cinematography for its realism, avoiding overpowering the narrative.
Gowariker lauded Sen's ability to convey a difficult topic with clarity.
- Who
- Ashutosh Gowariker, Sudipto Sen, and Prasantanu Mohapatra.
- What
- 'The Kerala Story' won two National Awards and the reasons were discussed.
- When
- Announced at the 71st National Awards.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To recognize excellence in filmmaking despite controversy.
Backlash Against the Awards
Support for the Jury's Decision
Award Controversy
Backlash Against the Awards
The awards are perceived as supporting a controversial film.
Support for the Jury's Decision
The jury aimed to honor the film's technical and directorial achievements.
- Movie Title
- The Kerala Story
- Award Event
- 71st National Awards
- Best Director
- Sudipto Sen
- Best Cinematography
- Prasantanu Mohapatra
- Jury Head
- Ashutosh Gowariker
Sources
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