Updated On: 03 December, 2025 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Adoor Gopalakrishnan slams recent National Awards, claiming substandard films are being honoured and calling for a review of the system. Meanwhile, Rashami Desai launches her YouTube chat show Rashami Ke Dil Se Dil Tak, featuring candid conversations with real-life couples

Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Pic/AFP
Veteran filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Adoor Gopalakrishnan has criticised recent National Film Awards, alleging that substandard films have been receiving top honours for some time. “If the quality of the jury is poor, it will select bad films for recognition. For some time now, the worst films of the year have been getting the National Awards. It needs to be investigated how this is happening.” He added that if the situation continues, it would be better to stop the system of giving National Awards for films altogether.
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