West Bengal Leaders Applaud Filmmaker Anuparna Roy for Venice Triumph

Speedy Summary:

• Achievement: Bengali filmmaker Anuparna Roy won the prestigious Orizzonti Best director Award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival for her feature film “Songs of Forgotten Trees” on September 6, 2025.
• Historical Win: This marks the first time an Indian director has won in this category at the venice Film Festival.
• Acknowledgments:

– Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, via social media platform X, congratulated Roy and described her win as a victory for Bengal and its girls. She emphasized Roy’s filmmaking as a global triumph.
– West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose also lauded her achievement on social media through a post from the Jana Raj Bhavan media Cell.

• Background: Anuparna Roy hails from Narayanpur village in Purulia, West Bengal. Her parents reside in Kulti with their roots in Junglemahal’s Rangaamati area.
• Acceptance Speech: The director dedicated her award to her hometown and India.

Indian Opinion analysis:

Anuparna Roy’s historic win at one of cinema’s most prestigious platforms highlights both India’s growing recognition on global cultural stages and west Bengal’s rich tradition of producing globally influential filmmakers. Her being rooted in a rural background makes this acclaim even more notable-it stands as an inspiration to aspiring artists across underrepresented regions of India.

Politicians like mamata Banerjee and C.V. Ananda bose publicly celebrating such achievements reveals bipartisan acknowledgment of arts’ role in enhancing national pride and identity. For India, notably for young women filmmakers, this milestone could break new ground, fostering increased portrayal internationally while emphasizing how local stories resonate universally.

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