Screen Special

The Academy comprises reputed filmmakers such as David Dhawan,Nagesh Kukunoor,Kunal Kohli,prominent producers Ramesh Taurani,Bhushan Kumar,veteran actor Jaya Bachchan,writer Honey Irani and art director Samir Chanda and Nitin Desai. It also has popular singers such as Udit Narayan,award-winning lyricists such as Swanand Kirkire,sound recordists Nakul Kamte and Rakesh Ranjan,choreographer Saroj Khan,action director Allan Amin and film distributor/exhibitor Shyam Shroff on board.

The Academy’s members have been drawn from various crucial departments of filmmaking so that all the aspects of cinema are covered. This will help avoid discrepancies and ensure that no film — big,small,hit or flop — is left out,with merit being the sole criterion.

This body of film personalities will shortlist 25 films,which will act as a ready reckoner for the core jury. However,it is not compulsory for the jury to follow the Academy mandate,though they can consult the list before making the final choice. The members of the Academy may or may not be a part of this year’s releases. However,as per the norms,people who are part of the jury are not involved in any of the the films that have released this year.