Meghalaya filmmaker Pradip Kurbah has bagged two major honours at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival, with his film ‘Ha Lyngkha Bneng’ winning Best Film and Best Director.
The awards were presented by the Network for Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC), which annually recognises outstanding feature films from the Asia-Pacific region.
Kurbah shared his excitement on his social media handles and said, “I’m overwhelmed, humbled, and filled with gratitude. Ha Lyngkha Bneng has just won Best Film and Best Director at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival.”
“To say this is a dream come true would still fall short of what I feel right now,” he added.
Kurbah, who won the National award in 2014, dedicated the award to the people of Meghalaya who supported local cinema and his film crew.
“Most importantly, this is for Meghalaya, for its people, its stories, and its spirit. Your support of local cinema is what inspires us to dream, to take risks, and to keep telling stories that matter. This award is yours too,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has congratulated Kurbah on the remarkable achievement.
“This remarkable honor is not only a celebration of his immense talent, but also a proud moment for our culture and heritage. Through his storytelling, he has brought the richness of our roots to the global stage, reminding the world of the beauty and depth that our state carries,” the Chief Minister said.
He said Pradip’s work inspires, uplifts, and paves the way for many more stories yet to be told. “His success is a reflection of what is possible when passion meets purpose,” he added.
