Tejaswini Kolhapure - "I think such platforms are the reason for revelation in cinema"

Celebrities like Tejaswini Kolhapure, Brijendra Kala, Yashpal Sharma, Atul Shrivastav, Innamulaq, Vikram Kochar, Aditya Shrivastava, Rajesh Jais, Shishir Sharma, Piyush Mishra, Smita Jaykar, Mukesh Bhatt and others attended 5th Golden Jury Film Festival, founded by director Pragyesh Singh which happened in Mumbai and backed by UP tourism.

At the festival, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Vibha Chibber, and Deepika Singh won best actress, Brijendra Kala won best actor, Raghubir Yadav won best supporting actor, and Yashpal Sharma bagged best director. In the short film category, Piyush Mishra and Atul Shrivastav won best actor, and Malishka Mendona won best actress.

Actress Tejaswini Kolhapure said, "I think such platforms are the reason for revelation in cinema. This year, the festival has blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of diverse stories, weaving its way deeper into the heart of the cinematic landscape. Its expansion signifies a growing hunger for authentic voices, and it's a testament to the power of such platforms to foster artistic revolution."

Actress Deepika Singh, on her film Titu Ambani, says, "It is very important to have platforms like film festivals because they give a boost to independent filmmakers who would otherwise not be able to release their films in theatres. These festivals allow independent films to reach actual cinemagoers and celebrate cinema."

Brijendra Kala, who won best actor award for his film Kripya Dhyaan Dein, stated, "The magic of cinema lies not just in the grand spectacles, but in the raw, unpolished gems waiting to be discovered. This festival, a beacon in the darkness, illuminates the path for aspiring filmmakers, offering them a stage to share their dreams with the world. It's a catalyst for cinematic evolution, where every frame holds the potential for a revolution in storytelling."

Films like Piyush Mishra's Rare, Deepika Singh and Raghubir Yadav's Titu Ambani, Yashpal Sharma starrer Dada Lakhmi, Kripiya Dhyan Dein, Ghost Walk and many other feature films and short films were screened at the festival, with Bed No. 17 being the closing film directed by Mir Sarwar.