Film on trans-sexual Tom Sharma wins award
Nandini Thokchom
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Imphal, Sept 11 : "Making the Face" directed by Driks Suvendu Chatterjee bagged Indian National Film Award 2009 for best Film on Family Welfare.
The film won for its its multi layered exploration of the issue of alternative sexuality in the politically troubled state of Manipur; celebrating this sexual orientation in a spontaneous manner, the film depicts it as a normal proclivity in a family setup.
This, in no way, effects one`s daily chores, particularly as the protagonist is a make-up artist of great acceptance. The film deals with identity in general and the personal story of Tom Sharma, a transgendered make-up artist.