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At National Film Awards, President Murmu Champions Cinema’s Social Mission and Women’s Representation

She pressed for greater recognition of women to better match the industry’s socially conscious output.

Cinema not merely an industry, it's a powerful medium to awaken society: President Murmu at Nat Awards
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Overview

  • Speaking at the 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu said cinema is not merely an industry but a powerful medium that can awaken society and make citizens more sensitive.
  • She highlighted that many of this year’s honoured works focus on women’s lives, including stories of mothers shaping values, resistance to patriarchy, and the complexities of home and society.
  • Murmu urged due recognition for female talent and called for adequate representation of women on central and regional award juries.
  • She emphasized that popularity is secondary to serving the public interest, particularly the interests of younger audiences.
  • Congratulating all winners, she praised Mohanlal as the “complete actor” on receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and noted Indian cinema’s vitality across many languages and regions.