Rahul Dholakia

Backing the importance of television in the promotion of regional cinema, Rahul Dholakia said channels must be devoted in showcasing films from smaller industries, like America's Sundance TV does. "One of the primary benefits of the National Awards was that the winning films would air on Doordarshan, so people would learn of them. I think, more Indian channels should be encouraged to specifically screen regional films. Also, since the government has a designated budget for the arts and cinema, places, like the Nehru theatre, should screen regional films too."