Mumbai | July 10, 2025 —
In a powerful celebration of cinema and social impact, Tisser India proudly partnered with Filmfare Marathi to honour storytelling that sparks change. At the glamorous awards night held in Mumbai, Dr. Megha Phansalkar, founder of Tisser India, was honoured to felicitate Chhatrapal Anand Ninawe for Best Story for the critically acclaimed film Ghaath.
The collaboration marked a significant step for Tisser India as it continues to merge the power of art, storytelling, and social transformation. Dr. Phansalkar, a long-standing advocate for rural artisans and women-led livelihoods, presented the award in recognition of narratives that give voice to the marginalized and bring real issues to light.
“India is all about artisans and creative clusters and it’s all about compassion and passion towards them. . It is one of the biggest livelihood sectors after agriculture and that’s why we are here to support India to support the Bharat Ke Kalaakar.” said Dr. Megha Phansalkar.
The evening was graced by the presence of some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars, including Nawazuddin Siddique, Tabu, Rajkummar Rao, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sai Tamhankar, and Siddharth Jadhav, making it an unforgettable night of talent, glamour, and purpose.
As Tisser India continues to scale its impact through artisan livelihoods and sustainable fashion, collaborations like these underline the organization’s deep commitment to bridging culture, cinema, and community development.
