Meenakshi Soman, co-cinematographer of the award-winning film Little Wings, shares her experience of winning the National Award for Best Cinematography. Despite language barriers, Meenakshi took over cinematography duties seamlessly, reflecting on the legacy of her late co-cinematographer Saravanamaruthu Soundarapandi. Challenges during the shoot and the film’s success at various film festivals added to the validation of their work.