Shaji N Karun Honored with JC Daniel Award 2023 for Lifetime Contributions to Malayalam Cinema
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Veteran filmmaker Shaji N Karun has been selected for the prestigious JC Daniel Award 2023 |
| Awarded For | Lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema |
| Award Value | Rs 5 lakh, citation, and statuette |
| Jury | TV Chandran (Chair), KS Chitra, Vijayaraghavan, C Ajoy |
| Creative Contributions | Infused creative energy into new-wave Malayalam cinema |
| Key Films | 'Piravi', 'Swam', 'Vanaprastham' |
| International Recognition | Screened at Cannes and over 70 international festivals |
| National Film Awards | 7 National Film Awards |
| State Film Awards | 7 State Film Awards |
| Other Honors | Padma Shri (Union Government), The Order of Arts and Letters (France) |