The announcement of the 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 turned out to be a memorable day for Tamil cinema as ‘Maharaja’ received many honours. When the stunt choreographer It’s Arasu he received National Award for Best Action Direction, young actress Sachana Namidass won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in the film. Soon after the news broke, a video of Sachana’s thoughts went viral on the internet. Unable to hold back her tears, the actress thanked everyone who stood by her and explained how her recognition was more than she imagined.
Sachan is heartbroken
Speaking to the media after the announcement, Sachana tried to hide her emotions. “I never dreamed that I would receive the National Award. This honor is bigger than any dream I had.” I am very happy now.” He also thanked the audience for accepting his work. “I thank everyone for the love they showed me. This award is for my father, mother and sister as well as me. I stand here today because of your constant support,” he added.
Sachana’s tough road to success
Sachana also opened up about the tough road that led her to the National Award stage. “My father is a truck driver, and my mother works as a seamstress. I studied at a public school, and we come from a middle-class family. There were times when we didn’t even have money to pay for school. My sister and I studied with lessons,” she recalled. The actress revealed that even fixing Rs 500 was difficult for the family several times. He said: “Even in these difficult days, my parents gave us everything they could.
Sachana’s years of hard work finally paid off
Reflecting on her journey, Sachana said that her family visited many manufacturing facilities in order to find even a small opportunity. “Since 2018, we have been moving from one production company to another, hoping that someone would give me the opportunity to do something. Every rejection taught me something. Today, this National Award feels like a reward for all the years of struggle and hard work,” he shared. In the end, the artist said: “More than me, it’s my family that is more happy today.“His heartfelt words and inspirational journey have inspired so many people and his National Award win is one of the most iconic moments of this year’s honours.