Vinay Forrt, the lead actor of the Malayalam film Aattam, expressed his excitement and hope following the film's victory for Best Film at the 70th National Film Awards. In an exclusive chat with Zoom, he highlighted the significance of this recognition, especially for aspiring filmmakers.
"Yeah, definitely it's a huge recognition," Vinay said. He emphasised that many talented young filmmakers are eager to create quality cinema but often struggle to get funding. "The commercial cinema scene, I think everywhere it is the same. They only fund a film which has a great actor, a great filmmaker, or big names. So, this recognition for Aattam can be a hope for such pure genuine talents who want to do something in cinema."
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Vinay's journey with Aattam, directed by Anand Ekarshi and co-starring Zarin Shihab reflects the power of passion and collaboration. He stated, "If we as a group of very common people, ordinary art lovers and actors can come together and work hard to make a film like Aattam and receive the Best Film award in such a huge country where we have many great artists and filmmakers, it shows that hope is alive."
He hopes that Aattam's success serves as an example for young people and aspiring artists. "We want to be an example for any cinema lover or aspiring filmmaker or actor who wants to do something in cinema, something in art," he shared. "That is the best part. I think that is the biggest happiness. We can give hope to our younger generation. That's what matters a lot for us."
The team of Aattam will surely inspire countless aspiring filmmakers to continue pursuing their dreams, proving that dedication and creativity can triumph even in the face of challenges.