Accolades on their way...

In a freewheeling chat, these achievers speak about the State awards and their upcoming projects.A K BirAny award for any creative person is an inspiration and the Jaydev Puraskar does have a lot of significance for me. I am glad that the State has acknowledged my contribution to the film medium and this prestigious award is a big honour for me.I have just finished a documentary on cattle on the Indian streets and am looking into scripts for some more.Sudhanshu Mohan SahuThe State award is certainly the biggest achievement for me so far. We went through many problems during production and post production of Swayamsiddha. There was a point when even Maoists came down to the sets to check what was going on. But the end result and this award was worth all the effort. This goes on to prove that real ideas are being appreciated and recognised. I am at present working on the script of my next movie which is based on a real life incident.Riya DeIt’s indeed an achievement for me as Prema Adhei Akshara was my first movie. Any role is challenging for any actor and acknowledgement for the effort he/she puts in, always feels great. I am truly bowled over by this fabulous industry.I have just finished shooting for Nishikant Dala Behera’s Emiti Bhi Prema which is scheduled for a Valentine’s Day release and I am reading scripts for two more projects.BabushanIt’s a double delight for me as I am getting the awards as the best singer and the best actor. While acting for me was an accident, I was always good at singing. I am trained in Hindustani vocal. The State awards are a huge encouragement for me and this serves as an impetus to do better movies and present new things to my audience.I am currently working for Sushant Mani’s Luchakali and my next venture Thukool is set for January release.