Guwahati :
High in glamour quotient with exhaustive list of popular film and television stars of the country, this year’s Prag Cine Awards, to be held in Bengaluru, would honour veteran Assamese actress Mridula Baruah with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
For the first time since its inception in 2003, the award function would be held outside the State, where the stalwarts of Assamese cinema would take part. On the other hand, the talented contingent of actors and singers of the State would showcase their talent in the ‘silicon valley’ of India.
“Along with providing a national platform for our actors to perform, we have designed this year’s award ceremony as a fusion of Assamese and Kannada film industries, with hopes of strengthening the ties further and making the regional film industry stronger,” said Sanjive Narain, chairman and managing director of Prag Network, addressing the media today.
The award function, supported by Assam Society of Bangalore would be held on March 22.
Previously, the Prag Life time Achievement Award had been conferred on Dr Bhupen Hazarika, Gyanada Kakati, Abdul Mazid, Nipon Goswami and Biju Phukan. Mridula Baruah, who enthralled the audience of Assam with her mesmerising performances in a number of super hit movies over decades, would be honoured this year for her remarkable contribution to the Assamese cinema.
The Prag awards would be presented in 23 categories and would be telecast on nine regional satellite channels across the country. National award winning director and producer of Karnataka, Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and theatre personality Bhagirathi would facilitate an easier co-ordination between the artistes of both the regional film industries.
“Bangalore is not just the IT hub, but also a home away from home for a large number of Assamese professionals, students and other people. Further, the distinguished members of Kannada, Tamil and other Southern film fraternity would be a part of this event, apart from those from the Hindi film and television world,” added Narain.
Lauding the effort of taking an Assamese film awards function to the national level, eminent playwright Arun Sarma said that positive changes should always be welcomed.
Popular Assamese actress Barasha Rani Bishaya, sharing her thoughts, said that all the regional actors harbour the hope of working in other regional film industries and in Bollywood. “Though we have the talent to compete, yet the opportunity must be there. The Prag Awards, though a one-day event, would open doors for us,” she said.
The awards would have performances by leading actors, including Nishita, Barasha, Asha, Tanvi, Meghranjini and singing sensation Zubeen, Papon and Zublee.
source: http://www.assamtribune.com / The Assam Tribune / Home / by Staff Reporter / Guwahati – January 31st, 2014