Minister Gurung lauds contribution of films in social transformation

KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said the film sector has incomparable contribution in transformation of society.

At a programme, ‘Cultural Transformation Award, 2081’ organised by Film Development Board here today on the occasion of the Constitution Day, Minister Gurung expressed commitment that the ministry would make maximum collaboration for the uplift of the film sector.

“Film is the effective medium playing significant role indirectly in transformation of the society. The Ministry is positive for its development,” he underlined.

Sharing that policy of Film Development Board would be revised this year, Minister Gurung expected necessary suggestions in this regard.

On the occasion, the Film Development Board honoured a film ‘Balidan’ with this year’s the Cultural Transformation Award, 2081.

The Board has decided to honour a movie every year on the basis of its contribution in cultural transformation by promoting nationality, social justice, freedom of expression, human dignity and value as well as increasing ideological and emotional awareness in the society.

Similarly, five artists for their contribution in cultural transformation through film were also awarded. Director of a movie ‘Balidan’, Tulasi Ghimire, cine artist Neer Shah, musician Shyam Tamot, singer Lochan Bhattarai were awarded.

Likewise, other personalities —Ramesh Ranjan Jha, Kabita Ale, Desh Bhakta Khanal, Riddhicharan Shrestha, Maotse Gurung, Bikas Chaudhary and Prema Adhikari Gaire – were awarded for their contribution in transformation of society through other films.

Minister Gurung and Secretary Radhika Aryal presented the awards carrying Rs 25,000 and a copper plaque to all of them.