Prasad Oak expresses happiness for Abhijeet Warang's 1st National Award for 'Picasso'

Director Abhijeet Warang recently received special mention for his film, Picasso at the 67th National Awards. National Awards 2019 were finally announced on March 22, Monday, after a delay of almost two years due to the pandemic. As wishes were pouring in for the filmmaker Abhijeet, the lead actor of Picasso, Prasad Oak said, "I am so happy for Abhijeet Warang, my friend, for his first national award that too for his debut directorial". He further added, "I have experienced the same, I won the award for my debut film, and it is a fantastic feeling". 

Prasad Oak portrayed the titular role, Pandurang Gawade in this Marathi drama flick. Talking about the film, the star said, "I am so happy I could be a part of such a fantastic film". He added that Abhijeet Warang's debut directorial is such a simple storyline that won many hearts, and now the National Award too. "Very proud of this special film", Prasad Oak concluded. Alongside Picasso, other feature films like Biriyani, Jonaki Porua and Lata Bhagwan Kare also received a special mention at the 67th National Awards.

Picasso movie plot 

Released in 2019, Picasso is a Marathi drama flick written and directed by debutant Abhijeet Mohan Warang. Film Killa's director, Tushar Paranjape served as the creative director for the film. Apart from Prasad Oak in the lead role, the film stars child artist Samay Sanjeev Tambe, Ashwini Mukadam, Vitthal Gaonkar and Nilkanth Sawant.

Produced by Shiladitya Bora under his banner Platoon One Films, this film is the production house's maiden Marathi production. The drama flick's world premiere took place during the 10th Jagran Film Festival, held in Mumbai. Picasso follows the story of a young boy aspiring to become a painter but faces backdrops as his parents struggle to fulfill his needs. 

Here's the full list of Feature Film Awards

• Best Feature Film: Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (Malayalam)
• Best Actor (shared): Manoj Bajpayee for Bhonsle (Hindi), and Dhanush for Asuran (Tamil)
• Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut for Panga (Hindi) and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (Hindi)
• Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi for The Tashkent Files (Hindi)
• Best Supporting Actor: Vijay Sethupathi for Super Deluxe (Tamil)
• Best Director: Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan for Bahattar Hoorain (Hindi)
• Best Debut Film of a Director: Mathukutty Xavier for Helen (Malayalam)
• Best Child Artist: Naga Vishal for KD (Tamil)
• Best Action Direction: Avane Srimannarayana (Kannada), Vikram Mor
• Best Choreography: Maharishi (Telugu), Raju Sundaram
• Best Special Effects: Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (Malayalam), Siddharth Priyadarshan
• Special Jury Award: Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (Tamil), Radhakrishnan Parthiban
• Best Lyrics: Prabha Varma for Kolaambi (Malayalam)
• Best Music Direction: D. Imman for Viswasam (Tamil)
• Best Background Music: Prabuddha Banerjee for Jyeshthoputro (Bengali)
• Best Make-up Artist: Ranjith for Helen (Malayalam)
• Best Costumes: Sujith Sudhakaran and V. Sai for Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (Malayalam)
• Best Production Design: Anandi Gopal (Marathi), Sunil Nigwekar and Nilesh Wagh
• Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist): Iewduh (Khasi), Debajit Gayan
• Best Audiography (Re-recordist of final mixed track): Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (Tamil), Resul Pookutty
• Best Screenplay (Original): Jyeshthoputro (Bengali), Kaushik Ganguly
• Best Screenplay (Adapted): Gumnaami (Bengali), Srijit Mukherji
• Best Screenplay (Dialogue Writer): The Tashkent Files (Hindi), Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri
• Best Cinematography: Jallikattu (Malayalam), Gireesh Gangadharan
• Best Editing: Jersey (Telugu), Navin Nooli
• Best Children’s Film: Kastoori (Hindi)
• Best Film on Environment Conservation: Water Burial (Monpa)
• Best Film on Social Issues: Anandi Gopal (Marathi)
• Best Film on National Integration: Tajmahal (Marathi)
• Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Maharishi (Telugu)
• Best Female Playback Singer: Savani Ravindra for Bardo (Marathi)
• Best Male Playback Singer: B Praak for Kesari (Hindi)
• Best Films in Each Language:
• Best Hindi Film: Chhichhore
• Best Telugu Film: Jersey
• Best Malayalam Film: Kalla Nottam
• Best Tamil Film: Asuran
• Best Paniya Film: Kenjira
• Best Mishing Film: Anu Ruwad
• Best Khasi Film: Iewduh
• Best Chattisgarhi Film: Bhulan the Maze
• Best Haryanvi Film: Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti
• Best Tulu Film: Pingara
• Best Punjabi Film: Rab Da Radio 2
• Best Odia Film: Kalira Atita and Sala Budhar Badla (shared)
• Best Manipuri Film: Eigi Kona
• Best Marathi Film: Bardo
• Best Konkani Film: Kaajro
• Best Kannada Film: Akshi
• Best Bengali Film: Gumnaami
• Best Assamese Film: Ronuwa - Who Never Surrender
• Special Mentions: Biriyani (Malayalam), Jonaki Porua (Assamese), Lata Bhagwan Kare (Marathi) and Picasso (Marathi)