24 Filmmakers Including Kundan Shah, Saeed Mirza Return National Awards

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  • Published On: November 05, 2015
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Kundan Shah, the maker of the iconic film 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron', and Saeed Mirza, were among the 24 filmmakers who returned their National Awards today and added their voice to what has come to be known as the "Award Wapsi" protest against "rising intolerance". "Not to speak out would be a crime. We are speaking out to reclaim the soul and spirit of this land," Saeed Mirza said.

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