Shyaamchi Aai
2023-10-10 Tue
In 1954, "Shyaamchi Aai" was the first Indian movie to win the President's Gold Medal, now known as the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.The movie was based on the book "Shyamchi Aai" written by Sane Guruji, which gained him acknowledgement throughout India.
He was a Marathi author, social activist, and freedom fighter and is also referred to as the National Teacher of India.
India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp to recognize his contribution in the world of society and literature
Date of Issue: 27th January 2001
Printers: Madras Security Press
Emission: Commemorative
Perforation: comb 13
Printing: Offset lithography
Face Value 3 Indian Rupees
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