Sircar

Shoojit Sircar Advocates for Jury Respect Amid National Film Awards Controversy

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has called for respect towards the decisions made by the jury of the National Film Awards, emphasizing the inherent subjectivity of art. Sircar’s comments come on the heels of recent criticisms related to the prestigious awards, notably surrounding the recognitions for actor Shah Rukh Khan and the film “The Kerala Story.” In an interview with local media ahead of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025, Sircar remarked that questioning the jury’s decisions post-announcement is unproductive. He defended the credibility of the award process, asserting, “You leave it … Read more

Shoojit Sircar Reflects on the Art of Judging Cinema as He Prepares for IFFM 2025 Amid National Award Controversies

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Melbourne, Australia — Celebrated filmmaker Shoojit Sircar is embracing a new role as a judge for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). This year marks his second consecutive time serving on the jury, where he will help select the Best Short Films. Ahead of the festival’s 2025 edition, Sircar shared insights about the challenges of evaluating cinematic art. Although Sircar typically refrains from serving on juries, he expressed a personal connection to the IFFM, describing it as almost a family affair. "This festival is very dear to me, and the organizers are close friends," … Read more