Glimmer of Gold at 70th National Film Awards: A Celebration and a Call for Change

The 70th National Film Awards featured recognition for cinematic excellence, with AR Rahman, Mithun Chakraborty, and others bagging top honors. President Droupadi Murmu highlighted gender disparity, as only 15 out of 85 awardees were women, advocating for increased female representation in the film industry. The event celebrated achievements in cinema from across India.

The 70th National Film Awards ceremony highlighted excellence in Indian cinema, recognizing renowned artists such as AR Rahman for best background music and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the need for greater gender parity, noting that only 15 of the over 85 award recipients were women. She urged the film industry to work towards women-led development.

Chakraborty, managing the applause with a brace on his arm, expressed gratitude for his journey in cinema. Meanwhile, achievements like Malayalam film 'Aattam' winning best feature film were celebrated, marking a triumphant night for Indian film artistry.

(With inputs from agencies.)