Films Can Foster Awareness About Crime-Solving Through Engaging Narratives: Hema Malini
BJP leader and MP Hema Malini, who was the chief guest at the 'Symposium on Film Forensic', said the National Forensic Sciences University can bridge the gap between the science and film industries by raising awareness on crime-solving
The National Forensic Sciences University can bridge the gap between the science and film industries by raising awareness on crime-solving, said BJP leader and MP Hema Malini.
Malini was the chief guest at the ‘Symposium on Film Forensic’, which took place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Sunday, and inaugurated the Indian Society of Forensic Science. She said films can foster awareness about crime-solving through engaging narratives.
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“I congratulate NFSU for taking this bold step. As an institution leading the way in forensic education and research, your role in educating society is invaluable. Events like this help build collaborations between creative minds and the scientific community, which is the need of the hour. I would like my colleagues from the film industry to welcome institutions like NFSU. We can now consult experts, understand the science, and build narratives that do justice to both the victim and the investigation," she added.
The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) said it hosted the world’s first such symposium on film forensics. Other guests present at the event were Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, lyricist Prasoon Joshi, actors Sharad Kelkar and Narendra Gupta (of CID fame) and Dr Justice Kaushal J Thaker, who is the chairperson of the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission (GSHRC).
Padma Shri Dr JM Vyas, vice-chancellor of NFSU, said forensic science enriches cinema by blending scientific precision with storytelling, creating authentic and engaging portrayals of investigations. He said this symposium explored how forensic science deepens our understanding of truth, justice, and the human experience.
During the symposium, out of 40 entries in the ‘Short film’ category, the best six were selected by the jury of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and featured at the event. There were awards in different categories, where dignitaries felicitated students.
The NFSU also held a ‘Forensic Hackathon’ to promote and develop indigenous technologies for combating crime. It showcased brilliant ideas and technological archetypes. Delhi High Court judge Justice Tejas Karia inaugurated the forensics exhibition during the event.
The NFSU, under the ministry of home affairs (MHA), is organising the All-India Forensic Science Summit (AIFSS) on ‘The role of forensic science in effective implementation of new criminal laws and combating terrorism’ on April 14 and 15 at Vigyan Bhawan.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the summit as the chief guest. Supreme Court judge Justice Rajesh Bindal; attorney general of India R Venkataramani, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian; Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra; Union home secretary Govind Mohan, will be in attendance at the summit’s inauguration ceremony.
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