Mumbai, Oct. 23 -- Sixteen years ago, Paa received National Film Award recognition, marking a significant milestone in Abhishek Bachchan's journey as a producer. While audiences knew him as an actor, the film showcased another side of his creative vision, backing a story that was anything but conventional.

Starring Amitabh Bachchan in a transformative performance as Auro, a 12 year old boy living with progeria, *Paa* went on to win the National Film Award for Best Hindi Film at the 57th National Film Awards. Amitabh Bachchan won Best Actor, while Arundhati Nag received Best Supporting Actress and Christien Tinsley and Dominie Till won Best Make-up Artist. The awards recognised the film's distinctive storytelling and its ability to approa...