As a result of the film Children of the Pyre, Plan International has launched Project Baghiratthi to work to improve the lives of the 300 children working at the crematorium featured in his film, and Jala has worked with donors to send the seven children featured in this film to school.
Best Documentary, Montreal Film Festival 2008 Best Documentary, Sao Paola International Film Festival 2008 IFFLA 2009 Asiatica Film Mediale 2009 Best Documentary and Cinematography, IDPA 2009 Special Jury Award, JEEVIKA Film Festival 2009 Special Jury Award and Best Audiography, National Film Awards India 2008.
