Atul Pandey's Documentary 'Main Nida' Wins Best Arts Culture Film at National Awards
Filmmaker Atul Pandey received the Best Arts Culture Film Award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his debut documentary, Main Nida, which explores the life and legacy of poet Nida Fazli. The film features archival material and personal recollections, including contributions from singer Shaan. Pandey, who also produced a socially relevant feature film earlier, described the award as a humbling recognition of his hands-on effort in creating the documentary with a small team.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 23 Sept, 12:21 pm. Other outlets followed.