‘I never dreamed’: Sachna Namidas gets emotional after winning National Award for ‘Maharaja’, thanks parents | Tamil Movie News

The announcement of the 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 turned out to be a memorable day for Tamil cinema as ‘Maharaja’ bagged multiple honours. While being a stunt choreographer Anal Arasu received National Award For Best Action Direction, young actress Sachna Namidas bagged the Best Supporting Actress Award for her moving performance in the film. Soon after the news became official, an emotional video of Sachna went viral online. Unable to hold back her tears, the actress thanked everyone who stood by her and shared how the prestigious recognition was beyond her imagination.

Sachna breaks down emotionally

Speaking to reporters after the announcement, Sachna struggled to hide her emotions. “I never dreamed that I would get the National Award. This honor is bigger than any of my dreams. I am really happy at this moment,” she said. She also thanked the audience for accepting her work. “I sincerely thank everyone for the love they have shown me. This award belongs to me as well as my father, mother and sister. It is for their continued support that I am standing here today,” he added.

The difficult path to success is Sachan

Sachna also opened up about the tough road that brought her to the National Awards podium. “My father is an auto driver, and my mother works as a tailor. I studied in a government school, and we come from a middle-class family. There were times when we didn’t even have money to pay our school fees. My sister and I studied on scholarships,” she recalls. The actress revealed that even arranging Rs 500 was a struggle for the family on several occasions. “Even in those difficult days, my parents gave us everything they could. They never stopped believing in me,” she said.

Sachna’s years of hard work finally paid off

Looking back on her journey, Sachna said her family visited numerous production houses in search of even a small opportunity. “Since 2018, we have been going from one production company to another, hoping that someone would give me an opportunity to act. Every rejection has taught me something. Today, this national award feels like a reward for all those years of struggle and hard work,” he shared. Ending on an emotional note, the actress said, “More than me, my family is the happiest today.“His heartfelt words and inspirational journey have inspired many and winning the National Award was one of the most celebrated moments of this year’s honor.