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Department of Media and Communication Studies is pleased to share that it's student, Prantik Vivek Deshmukh (2014-2016), Video Production, final semester production film "Matitali Kusti" has won the following awards:

1. 'Rajat Kamal' at 64th National Film Awards, announced on 7th April, 2017 in Category 'Best Exploration/ Adventure Film (To Include Sports) (Source: Directorate of Film Festivals)

2. Best Film (Non-Fiction) at Filmfare Awards 2017 (Source: Filmfare Short Film Awards)

Producer: Madhavi Reddy, DMCS, SPPU
Director: Prantik Vivek Deshmukh

Photos Courtesy: Prantik

Dr. Madhavi Ready and Prantik Deshmukh (2016 Batch of Video Production) receive the award from Honorable President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee on 3rd May 2017. Excerpt from live telecast of the award ceremony.

Prantik Deshmukh receiving the award for 'Matitali Kusti' (director) at 64th National Film Awards, from honorable President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee on 3rd May 2017 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Also seen is Shri. Venkiah Naidu, Minister of Information and Broadcasting (second from left).

Dr. Madhavi Reddy receiving the award for 'Matitali Kusti' (as Producer) at 64th National Film Awards, from honorable President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee on 3rd May 2017 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Also seen are Shri. Venkiah Naidu, Minister of Information and Broadcasting (second from left), and Shri. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (second from right)

Vishram Dhole & Madhavi Reddy and Prantik Deshmukh with the Filmfare Lady at DMCS campus