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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
‘Lent legitimacy to divisive ideology': CM Vijayan takes aim at National Film Awards after ‘The Kerala Story' wins award for Best Director
After 'The Kerala Story' won the awards for best director and best cinematography at the 71st National Film Awards, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the ceremony for lending 'legitimacy to a narrative rooted in the divisive ideology.' Accusing the film of spreading misinformation, he said it aims at 'sowing seeds of communal hatred' and 'tarnishing' the image of his state. Filmmaker Sudipto Sen was awarded Best Director and Prasantanu Mohapatra for Best Cinematography for their role in 'The Kerala Story'. 'By honouring a film that spreads blatant misinformation with the clear intent of tarnishing Kerala's image and sowing seeds of communal hatred, the jury of the National Film Awards has lent legitimacy to a narrative rooted in the divisive ideology of the Sangh Parivar,' Vijayan said. 'Kerala, a land that has always stood as a beacon of harmony and resistance against communal forces, has been gravely insulted by this decision. It is not just Malayalis, but everyone who believes in democracy, must raise their voice in defence of truth and the constitutional values we hold dear,' he added. By honouring a film that spreads blatant misinformation with the clear intent of tarnishing Kerala's image and sowing seeds of communal hatred, the jury of the #NationalFilmAwards has lent legitimacy to a narrative rooted in the divisive ideology of the Sangh Parivar. Kerala, a… — Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) August 1, 2025 The 2023 film had drawn sharp criticism from the CPI(M)-led Kerala government during its release for its plot, which revolves around a group of women who were depicted as victims of forceful religious conversion and radicalisation by the banned outfit Islamic State. The film ended up grossing over Rs 300 crore globally.
NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
Exclusive: Ashutosh Gowariker On Why The Kerala Story Won Two National Awards Despite A Raging Controversy
The Kerala Story courted controversy from several quarters over its theme of religious conversion in 2023 upon its release, with many claiming that the Hindi film was propaganda targeting a certain community. On Friday, The Kerala Story won two Awards at the 71st National Film Awards - best director for Sudipto Sen and best cinematography for Prasantanu Mohapatra. Produced by Vipul Shah, the film depicted how women from Kerala were forced to convert and were recruited by the terror group Islamic State (IS). The Feature Film Jury of the National Film Awards, led by filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, recognised The Kerala Story in the two above mentioned categories. Asked why a movie like The Kerala Story, which was banned in some states and received tax-free status in others, bagged two honours at the National Film Awards, Ashutosh Gowariker told NDTV, "One is the cinematography award. The cinematography in The Kerala Story was very stark and realistic. It didn't ever try to overpower the narrative, the images were created within the realm of things. So, we applauded that." As for naming Sudipto Sen in the best direction category, the chairperson of the Feature Film Jury said, "It's a difficult topic and to convey that with the kind of clarity that as a jury we felt the need to applaud it." The Kerala Story, fronted by Adah Sharma, was banned in West Bengal and multiplexes in Tamil Nadu had stopped its screening citing law and order situation. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh gave it a tax-free status.
NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
71st National Film Awards: Controversial Film The Kerala Story Wins Best Direction And Best Cinematography
New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognises films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. The Kerala Story which was embroiled in a horde of controversies, won the award for Best Cinematography by Prasanthanu Mohapatra. Sudipto Sen won for Best Direction for The Kerala Story. 12th Fail one of 2023's best films, won two awards today. 12th Fail bagged the National Award for Best Film, while Vikrant Massey took home his first National Award for Best Actor. He shared his special win with Shah Rukh Khan who also got the Best Actor recognition for Jawan. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani won big at the recently held ceremony. It bagged the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Next the award for Best Choreography for Dhindhora Baje Re! – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Vaibhavi Merchant had choreographed the song. Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway for her powerful performance.
