Deepak Dua received the National Award for ‘Best Film Critic’
On Tuesday, President Smt. Draupadi Murmu conferred the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2022 in New Delhi. On this occasion, legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest recognition in the field of cinema. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan were also present at the event.
Addressing the gathering, the President congratulated actor Mithun Chakraborty for receiving the award. President Murmu highlighted and appreciated the contributions made by Mr. Chakraborty in the film industry. The President also appreciated the awarded films, stating that these films will bring a positive change in society.
Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ashwan Vaishnaw said that the government is working towards developing the film industry with a three-pronged approach: Talent Development, Infrastructure, and Simplification. He extended heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, emphasizing that these National Film Awards celebrate the hard work and brilliance of filmmakers. He said, the collective efforts of all stakeholders create the magic of Indian cinema. These films honored today were initiated during the pandemic and showcase the resilience of our society and country. The Minister highlighted that nine debut directors were recognized for their bold storytelling. Underscoring the National Creators Award initiative, he said that the Modi government, in its historic third term, is committed to providing a dimension to this creator economy.
Delhi-based independent film critic Deepak Dua has been honored with Golden Lotus Award. This is India’s most prestigious award given in the field of film journalism, which is given every year to one of the film critics of all Indian languages. Deepak Dua is the sixth Hindi Film Critic to receive this award. Active in film journalism since 1993, He is also a member of ‘Film Critics Guild’, an organization of selected film critics of India.