Why is Kishore Kumar biography classified as 'best cinema book'? HC asks Centre
A Patna-based petitioner has reportedly challenged the ‘Best Book on Cinema’ award to singer Kishore Kumar's biography in the High Court.
On August 16, 2024, Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography, penned by Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Parthiv Dhar, earned the prestigious 'Best Book on Cinema' award at the National Film Awards. However, a petition has been filed in the Patna High Court to revoke this accolade, arguing that the selection criteria for the award were not adhered to.
The petitioner, Anant Prasad Sinha, a Hindi writer and literary critic, submitted the challenge on Thursday. The court summoned notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), requesting explanations on the selection process. The petition was filed just days before the award presentation on October 8, 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
Sinha claims that a notification issued on August 7, 2024, outlining guidelines for selecting the best book for nomination in the 70th National Film Awards was violated.
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