‘Sunita’ Wins Best Manipuri Feature Film Award at 72nd National Film Awards
Manipuri film ‘Sunita’ has won the Best Manipuri Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Director Ajit Yumnam and producer Yumnam Brojen Singh received the honour from President Droupadi Murmu during the award ceremony held at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22.
The film focuses on a visually impaired woman and her journey towards education, independence and dignity. Lead actor Naramada Sougaijam and supporting actor Binita Yumnam represented the film at the ceremony held near the Statue of Unity.
President Murmu congratulated the award winners and highlighted initiatives by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting aimed at promoting regional cinema.
Speaking after the ceremony, Sougaijam expressed happiness that her performance contributed to the film’s national recognition. She also said she would continue promoting Manipuri cinema and highlighted the ability of Manipuri filmmakers and writers to compete with other regional film industries.
Manipur also had representation on the National Film Awards jury panels. Documentary filmmaker James Khangenbam served as a Central Jury Member in the Non-Feature Film Category, while filmmaker Thokchom Jimmy served on the Eastern Panel in the Feature Film Category.
