Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan receives Indira Gandhi Award

Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan , the talented director of the Bollywood industry received the award called the Indira Gandhi Award for the best Debut Film of a Director at the function of 57th National Film Awards. This award was given to him by the President of India, Mrs. Pratibha Patil. This award ceremony which was held on 22nd October, 2010 at New Delhi was quite magnificent and interesting.


Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan got this award for his debut movie Lahore which has already bagged many International Awards. During the receiving of the Indira Gandhi Award, Sanjay was honoured with a 'Swarna Kamal' along with a cash prize of Rs 1, 25,000. Producer Vivek Khatkar of Sai Om Films Pvt. Ltd also got the same honour. Farooq Shekh was awarded the Best Supporting Actor award for this film.

Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan commented that it was a very special time for him. He was deeply touched when he received a National honour for his movie LAHORE. He further added that Lahore has touched the national and international audience with its simple but impressive story.

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