Could Dushara Vijayan's Best Actress Award Win Be a New Beginning?
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Chennai, Jan 30 (NationPress) Actress Dushara Vijayan has been honored with the Tamil Nadu government's State Film Award for Best Actress (Special Mention) for 2022, recognizing her remarkable performance in the Tamil movie 'Natchathiram Nagargiradhu'. In her heartfelt acceptance note, she emphasized that this accolade is not a terminal point but serves as a reminder to remain grounded, courageous, and to persist.
The actress promptly shared her acceptance note on social media following the announcement of the awards by the Tamil Nadu government.
In her statement, she expressed, "With immense gratitude, I accept the Tamil Nadu State Award - Best Actress (Special Mention) for 'Natchathiram Nagargiradhu' (2022). Being recognized by the Tamil Nadu Government, the land that nurtured my dreams and sculpted my art, is an honor I will cherish with both humility and pride."
She also shared her deep appreciation for 'Sarpatta Parambarai', a film that holds significant meaning for her, which garnered the State Award for 2021. She noted, "This journey was never mine alone. These films emerged from collective courage, trust, and love for cinema, for stories that matter, and for truth."
In her gratitude towards the government and the jury, she wrote, "My heartfelt thanks to the Government of Tamil Nadu, the jury, my directors, writers, technicians, and every co-artist who has walked alongside me. You created opportunities for me to grow, to falter, to rise, and to believe."
Dushara also extended her congratulations to all other award recipients, stating, "To my fellow award winners, your work inspires, challenges, and reminds us why cinema is significant. Congratulations to each one of you. We share this moment and the responsibility of honoring it."
She concluded her note with a message to her fans, saying, "And to my fans, my unwavering strength, thank you for seeing me, supporting me, and holding my hand through every role. Your love fuels my passion. I pledge to continue working harder, dreaming deeper, and selecting stories with honesty and courage in the years ahead. This is not a destination. It is a reminder to stay rooted, to stay brave, and to keep going. With love and gratitude, Dushara Vijayan."