Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Shoojit Sircar Backs National Film Awards Jury's Decision
After the National Film Awards were announced, some people were upset with the choices made.
Film director Shoojit Sircar says that it is not right to question the decisions of the jury after they are made.
He thinks that the people who are on the jury are the most important thing.
He is also a jury member at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and says judging films is not easy.
He believes good films should be well-made and have an important message.
This means a film should be technically sound and also have a vision that stands out, and make a social impact.
Shoojit Sircar supports the National Film Awards jury amid social media reactions.
Sircar believes the jury's decision is final and shouldn't be questioned post-announcement.
He emphasizes the importance of considering the jury's composition before the process starts.
Sircar is a jury member at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for the second year.
He believes a good film combines technical skill with a meaningful message.
- Who
- Shoojit Sircar
- What
- Shoojit Sircar supports the National Film Awards jury.
- When
- After this year’s National Film Awards were announced.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Because of mixed reactions on social media.
Critics of Jury
Shoojit Sircar's View
Post-Award Criticism
Critics of Jury
Questioning awards after they are given.
Shoojit Sircar's View
Supporting the jury’s final word.
- Main Subject
- Shoojit Sircar
- Event
- National Film Awards
- Sircar's Role
- Supports Jury's Decision
- Festival Jury
- Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
- Sircar's Opinion on judging
- Not Easy