Indian children s film bags awards at China film fest
Mumbai Dec 3 (IANS) Hindi film "Gauru: Journey of Courage" won two awards at the 13th China International Children s Film Festival.
Child actor Ritwik Sahore won the award for Best Performance in Acting while singer-actress Ila Arun was adjudged the Best Adult Performer for her role in the movie read an official statement from CFSI.
The film is produced by the Children s Film Society India (CFSI).
"We (CFSI) are very happy to receive the awards. It is a proud moment for India. CFSI is committed to making films which are entertaining and message-oriented for children and we shall continue to put in our best in this endeavour " said Shravan Kumar CEO Children s Film Society India.
Shot in Rajasthan the film directed by Ramkishan Nandram Choyal tells the story of a 13-year-old boy named Gauru who undertakes a difficult task to take his sick grandmother to her village though he has not seen the place. The film shows the child s arduous journey in the desert areas of Rajasthan to reach his grandmother s village just to make her happy though his elders advise him not to go there.
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