‘A win for Coorg and for women directors, says Yashodha Prakash Kottukattira
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Yashodha shares her unique milestone: 'I am told I'm the third woman director to receive the
National Award
and the first woman from Coorg. I couldn't have been happier — this was something I hadn't conceived even in my wildest dreams.' Looking ahead, she says her dream is to see more women directors. Her advice? 'Don't wait for support — just forge ahead. If your family backs you, that's a blessing. But don't wait for validation. Focus on getting your film out to people first,' she says, adding that through her film she aimed to 'inspire people to remain hopeful even in the most adverse situations.
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