Which of the following films won the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2021?

The correct answer is Jungle Cry.

Key Points

• Jungle Cry has won the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021.
• It was directed by Sagar Ballary.
• Jungle Cry is a film based on the true story of 12 Underprivileged children from Kalinga Institute of Science, Odisha who won the World Rugby Championship 2007.

Important Points

• Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021:
  • The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival is a unique platform to honor and encourage the most creative Artists, Creators, filmmakers, and to infuse life into their careers. 
  • DPIFF hosts the Most Prestigious Award Function to honor and appreciate the Entertainment & Film Industry and commemorate those deserving storytellers, creative writers, passionate filmmakers, and maverick artists who are part of great Indian cinema.
  • DPIFF organizes a grand gala Awards Ceremony in the presence of governors, Celebrities, Delegates, Industrialists, Diplomats, and Media.
  • It is India’s only independent award function, with a mission to celebrate the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke Ji, Father of Indian Cinema.
  • It is important for the Indian film industry because the aim is to recognize the enlightening, entertaining & progressive new age cinema of youth and experienced filmmakers. ​

​Additional Information

• Best Actor (Male): Akshay Kumar (Laxmi)
• Best Actor (Female): Deepika Padukone, (Chhapaak)
• Best International Feature Film- Parasite
• Best Film- Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior