National Film Award: ‘Daman’ adjudged Best Odia Film

Bhubaneswar: Babushaan Starrer Odia movie Daman directed by Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka won National Film Award for Best Odia feature film.

The JP Motion Pictures movie ‘Daman’ tracks the journey of Dr Siddharth Mohanty to eradicate malaria, released in 2022. DAMaN is an acronym for Durgama Anchalare Malaria Nirakarana (malaria control in inaccessible areas), which has benefited around 8,000 villages in Odisha.

Reacting to the win director Vishal Mourya said “Feeling overwhelmed with emotions and excitement as DAMaN has received the National Award for Best Odia Film for 2022! This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of everyone involved in bringing this story to life. Thank you to all who believed in us and supported us on this journey. This is not just an award-it’s a victory for every single person who poured their heart into this film. Proud and grateful beyond words! #DAMAN!”

Actor Babushaan said “Honored and humbled. We are thrilled to announce that DAMaN has been Honored with the National award for the best Odia Film. This recognition is testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team. DAMAN was a labor of love, created to shine a light on the social issue the film addresses, and we are deeply grateful that it’s message has resonated so strongly. Thank you everyone who believed in us…this award belongs to each and every one of you.”

Directed by young duo of Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka, DAMaN also stars Dipanwit Das Mohapatra and members of local tribal communities of Malkangiri and Koraput who have acted in a film for the first time.