71st National Film Awards: Adah Sharma reflects on The Kerala Story

Adah Sharma, who headlined the film The Kerala Story, has reflected on her journey and how the film changed her life. The actress`s reaction comes as the film wins big at the 71st National Film Awards. The film bagged two major awards, including Best Director and Best Cinematography.

Adah Sharma on The Kerala Story

Sharing her excitement with IANS, she said, IANS, “The Kerala Story winning two national awards feels really good. This film changed my life—and knowing it touched so many others makes every tear, every risk, every controversy seem worth it.”

She added, “I’m grateful to every soul who watched it, felt it, and stood by it. It`s a reminder that truth, when told with heart, finds its way. Full credit to Vipul sir Sudipto sir and Prasanthanu sir for having the courage for making this film. I`m very greatful to them that they chose me to play the protagonist.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Sudipto Sen’s directorial won two awards at the 71st National Film Awards, announced on Friday, August 1. Featuring Adah Sharma in the lead, “The Kerala Story” hit theatres in 2023. The film centers on the experiences of three women from Kerala, depicted as victims of so-called ‘love jihad.’ The film, which was released on May 5, 2023, quickly came under fire for presenting what many critics described as a distorted and exaggerated narrative about the alleged recruitment of Kerala women into the Islamic State (ISIS). The movie also featured Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani.

Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah reacts

As The Kerala Story bagged two National Awards, the film`s producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah said, "It is a great achievement for the film. It`s been a very, very tough film to make and to get this kind of recognition at the national level with two very, very prestigious national awards is supremely exciting and satisfying. We are all grateful and extremely happy."

Meanwhile, Vipul Amrutlal Shah is currently gearing up for his upcoming directorial venture, Hisaab. The heist thriller stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Shefali Shah in pivotal roles and is produced by Sunshine Pictures and Jio Studios. Hisaab is scheduled to release in the latter half of 2025.

(With inputs from IANS)