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Film society congratulates Chidanand S. Naik

Film society congratulates Chidanand S. Naik

The Hindu4 days ago
The Mysuru Cinema Society has congratulated director Chidanand S. Naik after his short film 'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know', was selected for the 71st National Film Awards.
Chidanand S. Naik, an alumnus of Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute, has earned acclaim for his work.
The film first gained recognition by winning an award at the Paridrishya – International Festival of Short Films and Documentaries held on February 3 and 4, 2024, in Mysuru.
'This film delivers a poetic experience on screen,' said Chandrashekar G.R., president of the Mysuru Film Society, along with secretary Padmavathi Bhat and coordinator Chetan G.R., in their statement.
'Through this film, Chidanand has crafted a compelling narrative,' they said.
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