Katt Kat Kad Kaddu: Bonding Over Morse: Morse code must be pretty much forgotten these days, at least in common knowledge. Telegram service has stopped, its use being over much earlier. As a matter of fact, I have never seen or sent a telegram. My memory of Morse Code is linked with a chapter on … Continue reading "Katt Katt Kad Kaddu (2000)"
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Lilkee (2005)
Lilkee- Simple & Heart-warming: That’s how one can describe the CFSI movie Lilkee (2005). A simple movie full of positivity, and no heavy-handed preaching. Essentially, it’s true that all children’s movies can usually be described as “simple”. But I cannot say how, but the word takes differing connotations for each movie. Hirer Angti had a … Continue reading "Lilkee (2005)"
Read MoreHirer Angti (Diamond Ring)
Hirer Angti (1992): “Kaal raat ke aami…….”. Oh! Sorry. That was a failed attempt to begin a sentence in Bengali, which sadly didn’t get past 3-4 words. Don’t even know if those were correct either. What I was trying to say was: “Yesterday night I watched a delightful children’s movie, titled Hirer Angti” (with sub-titles … Continue reading "Hirer Angti (Diamond Ring)"
Read MoreBack 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 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 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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