Ojaswwee Sharma’s Admitted declared best documentary at MIFF

Admitted is a biographical docudrama on the life of Dhananjay Chauhan - the first transgender student of Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The docudrama Admitted, directed by Ojaswwee Sharma, bagged the award for best documentary film (above 60 minutes) in the national competition section at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for documentaries, short fiction and animation films.

The award included a silver conch and cash prize of ₹5 lakh to be divided half and half between the director and the producer. (HT PHOTO)

Admitted is a biographical docudrama on the life of Dhananjay Chauhan - the first transgender student of Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The award included a silver conch and cash prize of ₹5 lakh to be divided half and half between the director and the producer. Sharma said the cash prize will be shared with Dhananjay and his team at Pinaka Mediaworks whose sound team helped the film get recognition.

An elated Sharma said, “It’s a huge recognition and I am thankful to the Films Division for this. Admitted got much recognition and love from the audience which is heartening. Filmmakers, students and audience from diverse background shared on how it impacted and influenced them, which is a true win for our film and Dhananjay Didi who has been working towards raising awareness and bringing the LGBTQIA+ community into the mainstream.”

Dhananjay said: “My struggle of 20 years has finally paid off. The film is getting so much love and attention. It is a matter of pride.”