Director Chatainya Tamhane has won the best screenplay award for his Marathi-language feature "The Disciple" at the Venice Film Festival. Tamhane became the first director from India to compete in the main category of a European film festival since Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding" in Venice in 2001.<br />” <br />”<span style="color: #222222;">"The Disciple" which looks at the world of classical musicians was premiered at the Biennale last week and received glowing reviews from the critics. Chinese-American filmmaker Chloe Zhao bagged the top prize of the coveted Golden Lion for her drama "Nomadland". </span><br />
News On AIR | September 13, 2020 1:37 PM | Indian Director Chatainya Tamhane wins best screenplay award at Venice Film Festival
Indian Director Chatainya Tamhane wins best screenplay award at Venice Film Festival