Dia Mirza-backed Marathi short film Panha wins at All Living Things Environmental Film Festival

Expressing happiness on the win, she said, “Panha was made with love, trust, and a deep respect for the lives it portrays. This win is for the farmers who opened their homes and hearts to us, and for every child whose story deserves to be seen and felt. Cinema, to me, is at its most powerful when it reminds us of our shared humanity.”

Director Sakshi Mishra added, “Panha was never about spectacle — it was about stillness, intimacy, and listening. The farmers of Maharashtra didn’t just lend us their orchards; they trusted us with their lives. This award belongs as much to them as it does to our team.”

Besides ALT EFF win, Panha was also honoured with the Best Film award at the 9th World Indian Film Festival Hyderabad, and received an Honourable Jury Mention at the 13th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival. Further, it received an Official Selection at IDSFFK (Kerala) 2025.

Panha was backed by her along with her childhood friend Ananya Rane through their One India Stories banner.