Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 2 -- City-based film maker Dr. Chidananda Naik has made Mysuru proud by winning National Film Award for his short film 'Sunflowers were the first ones to know.'

The Government of India, yesterday announced the winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 in which Dr. Chidananda directorial short film has been awarded for the 'Best Script.' The short film had also qualified for the 97th Academy Awards (Oscar Award) in the Live Action Short Film category in 2024.

'Sunflowers were the first ones to know.' had also won the first prize of La Cinef for Best Short Film at the 77th Cannes Film Festival held last year.

Dr. Chidananda is an alumnus of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI). After...