This film is based on an award-winning children’s adventure novel The Blind Witness (1983) by Arup Kumar Dutta. Arup Kumar Dutta’s adventure thriller (The Kaziranga Trail, 1979) for kids incidentally also won the first CBT award for writers of Children’s books, and was made into a movie Rhino (1987). The Blind Witness has also been translated … Continue reading "Back to CFSI: Netraheen Sakshi (1991)"
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Back to CFSI: Choo Lenge Aakash (2001)
CHOO LENGE AAKASH (2001) The film’s story is about a girl Sonu suffering from a slight handicap in her right leg since birth. In its simple way the film brings out how those with any kind of disabilities, whether big or small, can be integrated in every sphere without any special efforts. Again, in its … Continue reading "Back to CFSI: Choo Lenge Aakash (2001)"
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“Perception of disability lies in the mind. A person with a pure and enlightened mind is a valuable citizen irrespective of whether he is physically disabled or not. The life of a differently challenged person can be enriched through creation of indomitable spirit in him.” -Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, (Indomitable Spirit) I usually stay away … Continue reading "BACK TO CFSI"
Read MoreInto the bihad ban
About a week ago Stan Lee left us. Stan Lee, the creator of numerous comic superheroes, who gave a more naturalistic, realistic touch to those having superpowers. His legacies include Spider-man, X-men, Iron-man, The Hulk, Thor and many others. These comic strips/ books have made their way to live motion pictures too and have an … Continue reading "Into the bihad ban"
Read MoreChildren’s Songs- Are they too Childish?
Today is 14th of November. The birth day of the first Prime Minister of our country- Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. Chacha Nehru, as he was fondly called, was very fond of children and deeply cared for them. It’s the reason his birth day is commemorated in India as Baal Divas or Children’s Day. When I … Continue reading "Children’s Songs- Are they too Childish?"
Read MoreTriyatri (1990): Education is beyond schools………….& Coaching Classes
CHOOSING TRIYATRI (1990): Today is 5th September. We dedicate this day to our teachers, honouring them and remembering their contributions to our life and knowledge. This day as we all know is the birth date of the great academician & philosopher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, a teacher loved immensely by his students. We celebrate this day … Continue reading "Triyatri (1990): Education is beyond schools………….& Coaching Classes"
Read MoreAnkur, Maina Aur Kabootar- A Lesson in Conservation
Last time we went on the “Kaziranga Trail”. I have been thinking ever since, why not continue this journey. Why not explore more of our beautiful nature, its forests and wildlife, en route the children’s movies. Therefore, continuing on this nature trail and conservation tales, let’s take a leap from the lush green forests of … Continue reading "Ankur, Maina Aur Kabootar- A Lesson in Conservation"
Read MoreRHINO (1987)- AN ADVENTURE IN KAZIRANGA
What happens when you get too excited about something and then just go blank. Your thoughts just refuse to get organised in that over-excited state. Well that’s what happened to me. Since my last post I have been thinking- “Anounce toh kar diya Children’s Films Festival, magar ab shuru kahan se karun” (I announced the … Continue reading "RHINO (1987)- AN ADVENTURE IN KAZIRANGA"
Read MoreANNOUNCING- Children’s Film Festival
Summers are over, monsoon is here. Schools have begun. This post and those that will follow may seem, actually are, a little late. They should have started way back, say around April or even March. For it is in March to April that everyone from children to their parents start thinking about Summer Vacations. But … Continue reading "ANNOUNCING- Children’s Film Festival"
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