Rohan Corporation Felicitates 72nd National Film Award Winners in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Rohan Corporation felicitated the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards at a special ceremony held at Rohan City, Bejai, on Saturday. The programme brought together National Film Award winners, members of the media, invited guests, and employees of the company.
The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Dion Monteiro, Director of Rohan Corporation, and Mrs. Sumana, General Manager, who congratulated the award winners and honoured them for bringing national recognition to the coastal region through their outstanding achievements.
Among those felicitated were Roopashree Vorkady, winner of the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Mithya; Master Athish S. Shetty, who received the Best Child Artist award for Mithya; Dr. Pradeep Kenchanuru, recipient of the National Award for Best Book on Cinema; and Shivadhwaj Shetty and Prashanth Rai, director and producer of Imbu, which was recognised as the Best Tulu Film at the 72nd National Film Awards.
The honoured guests expressed their happiness and gratitude to Rohan Corporation for the honour. They shared their experiences and spoke about the passion, perseverance, and efforts behind their journey in cinema and literature.
Addressing the gathering, Supporting Actor and National Film Award winner Roopa Shree Vorkadi said, “Rohan Corporation has always extended exceptional support to artists. I never imagined that I would receive such a great honour. I sincerely thank Rohan Corporation for this recognition. Every artist present on this stage possesses exceptional talent. This award has come to us because of the love, trust, and encouragement of everyone, and I express my heartfelt gratitude to all.”
Rohan Corporation has, from the very beginning, extended remarkable support to artists and the film industry. Although there are many players in the real estate sector, Rohan Corporation has distinguished itself through its commitment to serving society. The honour bestowed upon us today will inspire many others to continue contributing to the growth of the arts and cinema.”
Addressing the gathering, director Shivadwaj Shetty said, “This award is not just for me; it belongs to my entire film team. I have been associated with the film industry for the past ten years, and it would be wrong to say that this recognition is solely the result of my efforts. Every film is the outcome of the collective work of technicians, actors, and many others who contribute in different ways. Coastal Karnataka is home to many outstanding actors and technicians, and that is a matter of great pride. A film is truly made only when everyone comes together and works as a team.
In recent times, the number of people watching films with meaningful content has declined. We are planning to release our film very soon, and we hope audiences will support quality cinema.
Speaking on the occasion, Dion Monteiro congratulated the award winners on their exceptional achievements and said their accomplishments had brought immense pride to the region. He noted that recognising such achievements was a privilege for Rohan Corporation and expressed hope that their success would inspire many more aspiring artists, filmmakers, and storytellers from the region.
The event was gracefully hosted by Lavita D’Souza and concluded with the felicitation ceremony, followed by a vote of thanks
