The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the 68th National Film Awards in various categories today (September 30, 2022) in Delhi. She also presented the Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Mrs. Asha Parekh. On this occasion, the President congratulated all the winners of the 68th National Film Awards. She also congratulated Ms. Asha Parekh for winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and said that our sisters of this generation have made a mark in various fields despite many limitations. Ms. Parekh’s honor is also an honor for the indomitable female power.
The President said that apart from making films, the film industry plays a big role in building a better society and nation. Being an audiovisual medium, the influence of films is wider than that of other mediums of art. She said that cinema is not only an industry but also a means of artistic expression of our culture and values. It is also a means of connecting our society and nation building.
The President said that movies have a greater influence on youth and children. The company therefore expects the film industry to use this medium effectively in building the country’s future. The President said that as we celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the audience will welcome feature and non-feature films on the life and work of freedom fighters. People also expect films that will increase compassion and unity in society, accelerate the pace of development, and strengthen efforts to protect the environment.
She was pleased to note that the films that won awards today highlight important national issues of nature and environment, culture, social values ​​and other important aspects. The President said that Indian films are welcomed all over the world. To use this soft power more effectively, we need to improve the quality of our films. She noted that films made in one region are increasingly popular in other regions as well. She said that in this way cinema binds all people.
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