Mumbai, Sept. 12 -- Debutant filmmaker Anuparna Roy scripted history by winning the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the 82nd Venice Film Festival for her film, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees'.

While a visibly moved Anuparna delivered a heartwarming speech on the stage, dedicating her win to all the women across the world, it was her striking commentary on Palestine that stirred a controversy.

Her remarks drew strong reactions in the country.

Speaking to ANI, Anuparna Roy voiced her strong stance against "injustice" in the world.

"I meant whatever I said at the festival. It was said with the intention of pointing out the injustice around the world. If I support Palestine, if I am standing against injustice, it doesn't make me less Indi...