Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t3.57
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t3.57
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*Awara* was a big box office hit when it was screened in India, and was later introduced to many other countries. In 1953, it was nominated for the Palme d'Or Grand Prize in the 6^th Cannes Film Festival. With the realistic filming methods, the criticism of social injustice and the exotic Indian artistic presentation, this film enjoyed great popularity.