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Bengal's Young Stars Shine at National Film Awards
18 Jul
Summary
- Bengal's cinematic legacy celebrated at the 72nd National Film Awards.
- Anjan Dutt's film honoring Mrinal Sen won Best Bengali Film.
- Three young actors jointly received the Best Child Artist award.

Bengal's cinematic achievements were celebrated at the 72nd National Film Awards, with honors spanning across generations. Anjan Dutt's "Chalchitra Ekhon", which chronicles his early journey with the late director Mrinal Sen, was awarded Best Bengali Film. Dutt expressed hope that the award would encourage audiences to revisit Sen's extensive filmography.
Further underscoring Bengal's talent, young actors Riddhiman Banerjee, Tapomoy Deb, and Gitashree Chakraborty shared the Best Child Artist award for their roles in "Onko Ki Kothin". This recognition marks a significant achievement for the young performers, with one expressing their thrill at competing against peers nationwide. The film's producer emphasized the actors' natural performance style.