Pimpri: ‘Sumi’ won the Best Children’s Film (Marathi) at this year’s National Film Awards. Akanksha Laxman Pingle, a daughter of Pimpri Chinchwad city, played the lead role of ‘Sumi’ in this film. She was declared the Best National Child Artist Award for this role. This news not only adds to the reputation of our city but also enriches the cultural heritage of this city. ‘The townspeople are justifiably proud of you. Commissioner and Administrator Rajesh Patil praised the aspirations of the child artist in the words of parents and brighten the name of your city by achieving such success.
Akanksha was felicitated today by Commissioner and Administrator Rajesh Patil for winning the Silver Lotus for Best National Child Artist at the National Film Awards. Commissioner Patil was speaking at that time. Ex-Mayor Yogesh Bahl, Additional Commissioner Vikas Dhakne, Deputy Commissioner Ravikiran Ghodke, Akanksha’s parents Sujata and Laxman Pingle along with her relatives were present on this felicitation occasion in the main administrative building of Pimpri Municipal Corporation.
On this occasion, Commissioner Patil had a heart-to-heart chat with Akanksha. He also asked what he wanted to do in life. Commissioner Patil advised Akanksha that while building a career in the cultural field, many good and bad situations come in life, in such a time, one should continue his efforts. If you work hard, success and blessings will come automatically. The blessings of the townspeople are always with you. The municipality will always be with you. Your glorious success will definitely be important in creating an independent identity for the city of Pimpri Chinchwad. This national level achievement of yours has given a new dimension to the cultural sector of the city. Commissioner and Administrator Rajesh Patil wished Akanksha for a bright career ahead, expressing the hope that he would increase the reputation of his city with a similar feat. He also hoped that the success of Akanksha would inspire newcomers.
National Film Award winner Akanksha Pingle, a resident of Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, said, “I am showered with wishes after the award has been announced. I am overwhelmed that the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has honored me. May the love and blessings of the city continue to flow to me.
