📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Bollywood Hungama
Entertainment
Onir Expresses Disappointment Over 72nd National Film Awards Selections
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 07:53 AM
👁 2
Filmmaker Onir has voiced his disappointment with the 72nd National Film Awards, claiming that films such as "All We Imagine As Light" and "Laapataa Ladies" were overlooked for recognition.
Onir, a veteran filmmaker known for his socially conscious cinema, publicly expressed his dismay over the recent 72nd National Film Awards announcements. In a statement released to the press, he highlighted that several deserving films, including "All We Imagine As Light" and "Laapataa Ladies", were omitted from the award list.
The director’s remarks come amid widespread discussion about the selection process for the awards, which recognize excellence in Indian cinema across multiple categories. While the official list of winners was released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, critics and industry insiders have pointed out gaps in representation.
Onir’s comments have sparked a debate among filmmakers and audiences alike, with many calling for a more transparent and inclusive approach to award nominations. The National Film Awards, presented annually by the Indian government, aim to honor outstanding achievements in Indian cinema, but this year’s selections have drawn scrutiny from several quarters.
The director’s remarks come amid widespread discussion about the selection process for the awards, which recognize excellence in Indian cinema across multiple categories. While the official list of winners was released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, critics and industry insiders have pointed out gaps in representation.
Onir’s comments have sparked a debate among filmmakers and audiences alike, with many calling for a more transparent and inclusive approach to award nominations. The National Film Awards, presented annually by the Indian government, aim to honor outstanding achievements in Indian cinema, but this year’s selections have drawn scrutiny from several quarters.