Movies are good or bad and rest is all about packaging: Salim Ahamed Salim Ahamed's critically acclaimed debut feature 'Adaminte Makan Abu' picked up four national awards in 2011 and was India's official entry into the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars that year. Screened at every major international film festivals, it went on to win accolades from the national and international media. Director Salim Ahamed joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on his film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' and new projects.



Q. Please name two filmmakers who has inspired you the most both in international cinema and Malayalam cinema. Please give specific answers rather than diplomatic answers:-) Asked by: Sharath

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