Mira Nair's The Namesake marked the end of the week-long International Film Festival, Mumbai when it was screened as the closing film on Thursday evening. Neither Mira Nair nor the film's principal cast or crew were present at the occasion.
Prior to the screening, a closing ceremony was held at the Ravindra Natkiya Academy, which was attended by quite a few people associated with the festival.
Cinematographer and film-maker Govind Nihalani received the Kodak Award for Technical Excellence; Aparna Sen received the award for significant Contribution to the Cinema over 25 years.
"In India, it is easy to get producers for films with celebrities and fashion statements. However it is difficult to find financiers who would back up a film based on the story of farmer committing suicide because of his debts," said Sen at the event.
The movie Sonam was chosen as the best Indian film by a four member international jury headed by Girish Karnad.
Courtesy: IndiaFm
