Manipuri cinema achieved another major national recognition as the feature film ‘Sunita’ won the Best Feature Film in Manipuri award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Selected under the Regional Film category, ‘Sunita’ was adjudged the Best Feature Film in Manipuri. The prestigious recognition further strengthens the growing presence and reputation of Manipuri film on the national stage.
Manipuri cinema has never lacked talented actors, writers, cinematographers, musicians, or directors. The crisis stems from something far more troubling: the growing normalization of mediocrity.
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