Ayan Mukerji on Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva winning 3 National Film Awards: 'We poured a lot of love into making this...'

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Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva has bagged three National Awards in the categories of Best Music, Best Playback Singer (Male) and Best VFX read more

 'We poured a lot of love into making this...'

Ayan Mukerji, the director of Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, is very happy and grateful with the film’s achievement of winning three National Film Awards.

He shared his excitement, saying, “It’s a special day for us. I am deeply grateful for the recognition Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva has received at the National Awards. The music of the film holds a special place in all our hearts. Pritam Da’s compositions, coupled Amitabh’s lyrics and with Arijit’s voice, is something I feel so proud and grateful for! From the music to the visual effects, we poured a lot of love into making this film, and I thank the entire team for this fantastic collaborative effort which continues to give us so much love."

On the other hand, Namit Malhotra, Founder - Prime Focus Limited, CEO - DNEG said, “Winning the National Award for Best VFX Film for Brahmastra is a historic milestone that elevates the Indian VFX industry to new heights, globally. I am immensely proud of our team’s groundbreaking work in bringing Ayan Mukerji’s vision to life, resulting in this incredible recognition. Brahmastra represents a quantum leap in visual storytelling, and this award is a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by teams at DNEG and ReDefine.”

Namit’s remarkable journey continues with films like Brahmastra, where under his leadership, the Prime Focus Group, delivered the spectacular VFX that brought the fantastical elements of the film to life. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and featuring a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan, the film was a massive hit among fans, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022 and the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of the year. Brahmastra - Part 1: Shiva has now earned the prestigious accolade of the National Award for Best Film in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic (AVGC), further cementing its success and Namit’s leadership in the field.

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