Indian First Ladies-ArunaRajePatil- The first trained woman technician in the film industry.

ArunaRaje is a critically acclaimed writer, editor, director and producer. Graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India with a gold medal, she was the first trained woman technician to come into the film industry in 1969. A strong voice for women, she has been passionate about empowering women and has made many women-centric documentaries and features.

She was honored with INDIAN WOMEN ACHIEVERS AWARD by the President of India on January 20, 2018 at New Delhi.

Source: PIB