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Indian Of The Year 2024 Awards: CNN-News18 is back with the 14th season of Indian of the Year. Its purpose is to honor those individuals who have made an impact on the country by making significant contributions in different fields. Situation on this special platform…read more

Kiran Rao was overjoyed

New Delhi. ‘Missing Ladies’ director Kiran Rao was seen on the stage at the 14th edition of CNN-News18 Indian of the Year. During this time, he faced difficulties during his film cast and casting.

Director Kiran Rao’s ‘Missing Ladies’ also entered the race for Oscar 2025. But the film was released after some time. During that time people had said a lot about the film. Film Federation of India had sent this film of Kiran Rao as the Best Foreign Feature Film. Today, when Kiran received the award for this film, there was no limit to her happiness.

Indian Of The Year 2024 Awards: Shraddha Kapoor won the Fan Favorite Award, also revealed the reason for making the films hit.

The cast of the film was revealed
When Kiran Rao was asked about the casting of the film, he said, ‘I did the casting during Covid. I had cast Phool and Deepu very easily. Not only this, while receiving the award, Kiran also thanked CNN News 18. Also thanked the fans and audience. He said that the love of the audience is very important for every filmmaker.

Ramesh Sippy praised the film fiercely
Ramesh Sippy revealed that when I saw it, I could not believe that I was watching a film, or that acting was taking place in the film. I felt everything was real. I would like to thank CNN News 18. Such films should be respected.

Vijay Sethupathi won the Popular Choice Award
South star Vijay Sethupathi was also seen on the stage at the 14th edition of CNN-News18 Indian of the Year. When he was asked whether he would like to work in Hindi films in future. In response to this, the actor said, ‘I hope I get more work. Otherwise I am a little shy. At present I have two Tamil films and one Hindi film as well. The love received by the Maharaja has given me the courage to move forward.

The Indian of the Year 2024 Awards aims to honor individuals whose extraordinary contributions in various fields have left a lasting impact on the country. This time many great personalities like Shraddha Kapoor, Kiran Rao, Kartik Aryan and Vijay Sethupathi participated on the stage.