Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Aug 7: A 10 minute Educational Sanskrit Short Film ‘Tatvabodh’ presented by the students of SMVD Gurukul and sponsored by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was awarded as Best Sanskrit Short Film in the first ever International Film Festival held at Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra from August 5 to 6, 2023.
The 2-day festival was a collaborative effort between Universal Film Makers Council (UFMC), Karnataka and Harman Cultural & Educational Society, Jammu which attracted a diverse range of people, from aspiring filmmakers to seasoned professionals.
As many as 171 films were screened from more than ten languages including Sanskrit and 85 films were awarded by the Jury in different categories during the valedictory function of the festival.
The award on behalf of the Shrine Board was received by Dr. J.C Mehra, Jt. Chief Executive Officer of Shrine Board along with Principal, SMVD Gurukul.
The award was given by the South Indian Cine Star Suman Talwar and Bollywood Actor/Director Yashpal Sharma in the presence of Dr. M.A Mummugati, president UFMC and chairman Nava Karnataka Film Academy.
Congratulating the performers of the Short Film, Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer said that from the last 12 years the SMVD Gurukul is paving the way to develop students with high moral values well accustomed with modern, traditional and spiritual education for the strong spiritual-cultural foundation of J&K and have taken important step towards revival of Sanskrit and connecting students with science and spirituality in J&K.
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