Updated 21 March 2023 at 12:21 IST
Oscar-winner Kartiki Gonsalves honoured with Rs 1 Cr cash prize by Tamil Nadu CM
Kartiki Gonsalves, the director of the Oscar-winning film The Elephant Whisperers, was felicitated by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.
The Elephant Whisperers director Kartiki Gonsalves, who won an Oscar in the Best Docuemnatry Short Film category, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai. The CM congratulated her for the big win at the 95th Academy Awards and rewarded her with a Rs 1 crore cash prize and a certificate.
Kartiki recently arrived in India from the US after her win at Oscars 2023. She landed in Chennai with her Oscars trophy and was invited by Stalin for a meeting.
Before meeting Kartiki, the Tamil Nadu CM also invited and felicitated the tribal couple Bomman and Bellie, who inspired the Oscar-winning documentary short film.
Responding to Bomman and Bellie's meeting with Stalin, Kartiki wrote on Twitter, "Love respect & gratitude to Bellie & Bomman our unsung heroes. A humble tribute to all our Mahouts and Cavadis for taking care of our precious elephants like #Raghu & #Ammu. They were honoured & felicitated by CM (sic)."
Published By : Anjali Choudhury
Published On: 21 March 2023 at 12:21 IST