Disney UTV’s Paan Singh Tomar wins Best Feature Film at the 60th National Film Awards

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The 60th National Film Awards announced yesterday saw UTV’s Paan Singh Tomar walk away with two prominent awards, Best Feature Film and Best Actor for Irrfan Khan.

Paan Singh Tomar, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, is the hitherto untold true story of a simple farmer, a loyal soldier and a champion athlete who became one of India’s most dreaded dacoits. The film which saw a worldwide release on 2nd March 2012 was critically acclaimed across India and International markets.

“We are proud and honoured that Paan Singh Tomar has been conferred with the National Award for Best Feature Film and Best Actor. Tigmanshu Dhulia and Irrfan Khan are the two architects of this film and have literally put their blood, sweat and tears into bringing the poignant tale of Paan Singh Tomar to celluloid. This is a huge honour for our entire team at Disney UTV, which has worked consistently over the years to bring audiences cinema that is entertaining and thought provoking, and I would like to thank the National Awards jury for recognizing these efforts” said Siddharth Roy Kapur, Managing Director – Studios, Disney UTV.

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