One of the most prominent women directors of
Indian film industry, synonymous with parallel cinema, Aruna Rajesh received
Rashtriya Gaurav Award from the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind on the 20th
January and was felicitated as the ‘First Lady’, among fifteen women who
excelled in their respective fields. The multiple award-winning director has
been one of the first female technicians in the film business.
Being an alumnus of FTII and having helmed films
such as Rihaee, Shaque and Gehrayee, the National Award-winner is continuing
with her contribution to cinema by currently directing highly anticipated
Marathi movie, Firebrand, bankrolled by Priyanka Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra’,
Purple Pebble Pictures.
Spearheaded by Raje, Firebrand is a contemporary
story about relationships and the highs and lows people deal with in their
lives.
On earning the award Raje said, “I am delighted to
receive the recognition for being the first woman technician in the Indian film
industry.
Women have extraordinary capabilities and I
personally believe that nothing is impossible for them. It is great that women
are breaking new ground every day. For me, I love challenges & 'the sky is
not the limit'!”
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