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R Balki Honored with Dasari Award in Hyderabad
6 May
Summary
- Filmmaker R Balki received the Dasari National Award for his unique storytelling.
- The award ceremony celebrated Directors' Day, honoring Dasari Narayana Rao.
- R Balki praised Telugu cinema as the new center of Indian filmmaking.
Filmmaker R Balki was honored with the Dasari National Award in Hyderabad on Monday during a grand ceremony. This event coincided with 'Directors' Day,' a day established by the Telugu film fraternity to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao.
The 'Creators Fest' gathered industry stalwarts at Shilpakala Vedika to celebrate filmmakers who have advanced Indian storytelling. R Balki, celebrated for his distinctive film narratives, received the award for his significant impact on contemporary Indian cinema. During his acceptance speech, Balki highlighted the widespread influence of Dasari Narayana Rao's work and declared that Telugu cinema has become the current epicenter of Indian filmmaking, surpassing Hindi cinema.
Ram Jagadeesh received the Dasari Debut Director Award for his film 'Court: State vs a Nobody.' He expressed his gratitude to the esteemed directors present, acknowledging the Telugu Film Directors Association's (TFDA) commendable work. Veteran actors Mohan Babu, Jayaprada, and Jayasudha also shared heartfelt tributes to Dasari Narayana Rao, emphasizing his paternal role and lasting legacy as a defining figure for directors in the film industry. The event was organized by the TFDA, led by President V N Aditya, with support from the Dasari Memorial Committee.
