Anand Ekarshi shares his journey on how his film 'Aattam' came to be and the unexpected success it has garnered. The film follows the story of sexual assault against an actress and reveals the sexist and hypocritical behavior of a group of men within a theater group. With its recent National Award wins, the team is now looking to compete for an official entry to the Oscars. Anand also talks about his journey as an assistant director on Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha and how it led him to make his mark in the film industry with Aattam.
Filmmaker Anand Ekarshi's feature debut Aattam, which recently won three awards at the National Film Awards, has been receiving widespread acclaim for its unflinching exploration of morality, hypocrisy, and justice in the entertainment industry. The movie, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, offers a gripping and realistic portrayal of the aftermath of a sexual assault on a female colleague by a group of male members. Aattam challenges the flawed sense of morality and justice prevailing in society, making it a must-watch for audiences nationwide.
Filmmaker Anand Ekarshi's debut movie 'Aattam' has won the national award for best feature film for its masterful handling of the sensitive subject of sexual violence. The film follows a group of theater actors as they grapple with the realization that one of their own may be a perpetrator of sexual abuse. Ekarshi's goal with the film was to challenge the idea of majoritarianism and highlight the strength of the individual. With its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, 'Aattam' has received widespread acclaim and opened up important conversations about sexual violence and accountability among both men and women.
The Indian government announced the National Film Awards for 2022, celebrating the best movies of the year. Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Gulmohar won the Best (Hindi) National Film award while Bajpayee received a special mention for his performance. Other winners include Aattam (The Play) for Best feature film, Ayena (Mirror) for Best Non-Feature Film, and Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography for Best Book on Cinema. Actor Rishab Shetty and actress Nithya Menen were awarded for Best Leading Performances.
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced, with the Malayalam film Aattam taking home the award for Best Feature Film. Rishab Shetty was awarded Best Actor for his role in Kantara, while Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh both received the Best Actress honour for their respective performances. The Best Director award went to Sooraj Barjatya for his film, Uunchai. Other films such as Ponniyin Selvan I, KGF 2, Brahmastra, and Aparajito were also recognized at the ceremony.
The highly anticipated 70th National Film Awards were announced today with Malayalam film Aattam taking home the top honor for Best Feature Film. Rishab Shetty and Nithya Menen were awarded Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, for their outstanding performances in Kantara and Thiruchitrambalam. The ceremony also recognized the talents behind the scenes with accolades for Best Director, Best Costume Designer, Best Music Director and more.