During the current pandemic, the Nrityam Kala Gabeshana Kendra of Hinjilicut known as DK Films in Ganjam received a national level award for its short films at Roshni International Film Festival-2021 organised at Aurangabad, Maharashtra, by Director Tushar Tarote. There were 1,200 films in fray from national and international levels.
Two films ‘Anik’ and ‘Abhijan’ were selected for awards in the fest. The film Anik conveys social awareness on Covid 19.
Aska IIC Prashant Kumar Sahu is the main protagonist in the short film where a child actor of the film Prasadika Panda gave a splendid performance. She got the best child actor award.
Film Abhijan also got the best concept award. Both the films are directed by Guru Krishna DK, whereas the story and script of Abhijan was written by Priyambad Pattanayak.
In the film, model and actress Rameshwari Nanda and Divyanshi are the cast, while cinematography was done by TSrinu, G Lohit and Gopal, whereas special lead was given by Ratnakar Siya and Somnath.
Guru DK’s wife Gitanjali Dash is also one of the key mentors of the film.
Among other key players, Sanchita and Kajal worked as assistants for the film and coordinated the work of Vivek, Chiman, Rashmi and Sanyashi Maharana.
President of Nrityam Nilamani Patnaik hailed the efforts made by the local artists of the institute and appealed the State Chief Minister for necessary assistance for further growth and development of the institution.