Talk Of Indian Cinema – Part 68 – 27th September 2025

As the rains receded and the festive air began to stir, September 2025 unfolded like a well-edited montage—layered with emotion, legacy, and bold new beginnings. For Indian cinema, it wasn’t just another month; it was a moment of reckoning, celebration, and storytelling at its finest. 🌟 The 71st National Film Awards: A Tribute to Timeless Craft Held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the 71st National Film Awards ceremony was more than a formal gathering—it was a cultural homecoming. Artists, technicians, and storytellers from across the country converged to honor the soul of Indian cinema. The evening’s most poignant moment came when Mohanlal , the legendary actor from Kerala, was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award . With over four decades of cinematic brilliance, Mohanlal’s body of work has transcended language and genre. His acceptance speech—“Cinema is the heartbeat of my soul”—wasn’t just poetic; it was a reminder of how deeply stories shape our lives. In a rare and beaut...