- MUMBAI — Writer
Sneha Desai is celebrating a proud moment as her film “Laapataa Ladies”
clinched an honour at the Asian Art Film Awards.
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- Reflecting on the film's global recognition, Desai
emphasized the universal power of storytelling, noting that it transcends
borders and languages to connect hearts across cultures. Sneha Desai has won
the Golden Petrel Award for the Best Screenplay for her film in the main
competitive section of the Asian Art Film Awards (AAFA).
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- Speaking about her win, Sneha shared, “I was pleasantly
surprised that Lapataa Ladies was chosen to compete in the Main Competitive
section, considering how few films make the cut. And for it to go on to win the
Best Screenplay award was a delight. The event at Macau was spectacular and
offered a rare chance to rub shoulders with some of Asia’s most brilliant
creative minds.”
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- “What moved me most, though, was how the story of Lapataa
Ladies resonated with audiences from different countries and cultures. It
reaffirmed my belief that no matter where we come from, human emotions, humour,
longing and hope are universal. That’s the true magic of storytelling is that
it brings hearts together, even when languages and borders divide us. I truly
urge the makers and creators in our industry to continue bringing such rooted,
heartfelt stories to viewers because they have the power to connect us all,”
she added.
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- The ceremony was held at the Wynn Palace in Macau, China, on
April 24.
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- For those who may not know, Sneha Desai is a renowned
writer, playwright, and lyricist, celebrated for her versatility in theatre,
television, and film. With a career spanning over two decades, she has written
dialogues for numerous hit TV shows, award-winning plays, and critically
acclaimed films.
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- Sneha Desai's impressive body of work spans far beyond
cinema. She has penned dialogues for popular television shows like “Pushpa
Impossible,” “Wagle Ki Duniya,” and “Yeh Teri Galliyan,” earning multiple
nominations at the ITA and SWA Awards. In theatre, she has written and
performed in several acclaimed plays, including “Code Mantra,” “Safarchand,”
and “Lagori,” which have been adapted into various languages.
