Indian filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s Binodiini shines at the South Asian International Film Festival of Florida (SAIFFF), wins Best Director, Best Actress, and Audience Choice Awards

Indian filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee and his film Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan won three top honors at the South Asian International Film Festival of Florida (SAIFFF): Best Director, Best Actress, and Audience Choice Best Film.

Indian filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s Binodiini shines at the South Asian International Film Festival of Florida (SAIFFF), wins Best Director, Best Actress, and Audience Choice Awards

The Bengali biopic, centered on Bengal’s legendary theatre icon Binodini Dasi, captivated a packed audience at the NCG Theatre in Tampa, with tickets selling out within ten minutes. The film was praised for its storytelling and recreation of a bygone era, drawing standing ovations and acclaim from both the jury and festival attendees.

Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra won the Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Binodini Dasi, while Ram Kamal Mukherjee received the Best Director Award, marking his first international honor for this film. The Audience Choice Best Film Award was presented to producers Prateek Chakravorty (Pramod Films) and Dev Adhikari (Dev Entertainment Ventures) for their backing of the project.

Bollywood actor and former Mr. India and Mr. International Aryan Vaid accepted the Best Director Award on Mukherjee’s behalf. “I am thrilled to see Ram Kamal’s Bengali debut garner such prestigious recognition. Having known him since his days at Stardust magazine and witnessing his National Award-winning success with Ek Duaa, this moment is well deserved. I was also delighted to see my co-actor Rahul Bose feature in the film. Congratulations to Ram, Rukmini, and the entire team,” said Vaid in a press statement.

Expressing heartfelt gratitude in an official statement to US media, Ram Kamal Mukherjee remarked, “Winning the Best Director Award at SAIFFF is profoundly special. Seeing Rukmini Maitra’s hard work acknowledged on an international stage is immensely gratifying. I am also elated for my producers, Prateek and Dev, whose faith and investment made this challenging project a reality.”

Produced by Prateek Chakravorty (Pramod Films) and Dev Adhikari (Dev Entertainment Ventures) in association with Assorted Motion Pictures, Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan premiered in India on January 23, 2025, with the SAIFFF screening marking its US debut.

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