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"Films from all languages, regions reflect India's image": President Droupadi Murmu at 72nd National Film Award

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"Films from all languages, regions reflect India's image": President Droupadi Murmu at 72nd National Film Award

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Kevadia (Gujarat) [India], September 22 (ANI): The President of India, Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients of the 72nd National Film Awards which was held in Gujarat for the first time on Tuesday. 
While addressing the gathering at the National Film Awards in Gujarat, the President praised Yami Gautam for Article 370, Randeep Hooda for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', Kartik Aaryan for 'Chandu Champion' and Anant Nag for 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award'. 
She said, "I congratulate them very much. Through special talent and hard work, you have made your identity at the national level. For this, I appreciate you all very much. A film is the result of the contribution of many people. I request all the award winners to convey my appreciation to all those members of their team whose contribution made their award-winning film possible."
"I am very happy to confer the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema, on Anant Nag. Last year, I had the opportunity to honour him with the Padma Bhushan. He joined the famous people of theatre at a very young age. His acting in the film presents a synthesis of the best dimensions of theatre and cinema. People who seriously study films believe that his acting is natural, restrained, and authentic, and sets an ideal for future generations of artists."
The President said that image of India is reflected in films across all languages and regions.
She emphasised that the Indian cinema embodies the dreams, traditions, and struggles of the Indian people, as well as the possibilities for the future.
"People associated with films made in various languages and regions are present here. Films from all languages and regions reflect the image of our India. Indian films also depict the dreams, traditions, struggles, and future possibilities of the people of India," said President Droupadi Murmu. 
The President also expressed her happiness at the National Film Awards being held on the premises of the Statue of Unity, near the Wall of Unity.
She said that the occasion seemed to evoke the presence of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of India’s unity, as though he were himself blessing this festival celebrating the country’s cultural unity.
"This ceremony to honour outstanding films is being held in the courtyard of the Statue of Unity, near the Wall of Unity. It feels as if the architect of independent India's unity, the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, himself is blessing this festival of India's cultural unity. The world's tallest statue of the architect of the world's largest democracy, Sardar Patel, adorns this place. The credit for this goes to the wonderful vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. Today, the Statue of Unity, a symbol of unity, is also included among the award-winning films."
The President appreciated all the award-winning films. She said that the film ‘Article 370’ presents a vivid account of the serious challenges facing the country's unity and their solutions.
The non-feature film ‘Bhangaar’ expresses unseen dimensions related to life and death, meaning and meaninglessness. ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ is an artistic tribute to the extraordinary life story of Veer Savarkar Ji.
The film ‘Bhakshak’ raises societal awareness about the extremely serious issue of women's safety. National-level recognition of the Santhali film ‘Angen’ has provided encouragement to an outstanding film and it has also fostered cultural diversity and social inclusion.
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