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Mumbai:16/5/22: Sanskar Bharti, one of the well-known organsiation working towards the promotion of Indian art and culture worldwide along with the Academy of Theatre Arts, Mumbai University, and IGNCA are celebrating the 75 years of Independence and the contribution of Indian cinema towards it. The 2-day(13 & 14 May) seminar, Cine Talkies, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Started with many heartfelt memories and aspiring conversations.
Gracing the second-day seminar as one of the speakers from Odisha Eminent FilmProducer Akshaya Kumar Parija focused on”Memorable Films for Bharatiya Freedom Struggle; The Proud moments”
Commenting on the seminar Akshaya Kumar Parija said “I am grateful to be a part of the film fraternity that we are all celebrating today together at the cine talkies 2022. I would like to congratulate the various members of Sanskar Bharti for adopting this beautiful conceptualization and making it into a grand celebration.shine.”
Speaking on the topic of Memorable films for Bharatiya Freedom Struggle” – The proud moments!. Mr.Parija said“on 15 th August we got independent of our sovereignty. But our soul was freed over the years from gender inequality, casteism,labour exploitation, rape Etc thru films like Mother India, Upkar, etc.
Even though the British censor board stopped films on the independence struggle from being released, filmmakers from various parts of the country made sure they show the struggle to the people of our country. But there is no doubt that nationalism will continue to find new ways on silver screen. It will have to continuously reinvent itself to endear itself to viewers. We hope that this has re-ignited the independence fire among us and we’ll continue to be the ideal patriot”
Hundred of films were made in different Indian languages to depict the Indian freedom struggle. Akshaya Kumar Parija has chosen seven films ( Mother India, Upkar, Gandhi, Laggan: Once upon a time in India, The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey, Netaji Subash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero & The Viceroy’s House) which portrayed the struggle for Indian freedom.
Gracing the inaugural ceremony Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of state for culture and parliamentary affairs, Government of India said, “We should not forget the sacrifices of the freedom heroes, and the films that have played an immense role in keeping the same zeal and memory alive over the years. We know what has happened in the last 25 years, and we are working towards it but we also have to make sure that we know the road map for the future.
Commenting on the inaugural ceremony, Padmashri Awardee Shrimati Asha Parekh said “Cinema played a catalyst in removing the social barriers that our country was baffled in. I feel the hidden gems of the talents across our country have to be brought upright in front of the world via cinema. I am sure with the continuous efforts of Sanskar Bharti and all the present dignitaries today, this shall be achieved in the future too. Cine talkies is going to be successful in all ways as it shall create and impact people with its cinema sunshine.”
The seminar started with the mesmerising voice of the convener of the event, Mr. Arun Shekhar, followed by a conversant Presentation by Dr. Pradeep Kenchanuru, on filmmakers who were a part of the freedom struggle. Post s short break the seminar continued with a Panel discussion Moderated by Mr. Rakesh Mittal on Dada Saheb Phalke’s motivation, his vision, and his art, with dignitaries like Mr. Paresh Mokashi, Mr. Kamal Swaroop, and Mr. M.K Raghvendra. The second panel discussion was moderated by Ms. Runa Ashish Bhutda, with the keynote speakers like Mr. A.K Raveendran, Mr. Manoj Muntashir, and Mr. Subodh Bhave, talking about Patriotism as a driving force for Indian Cinema. Memorable films for Bharatiya Freedom Struggle” – The proud moments! the seminar was moderated by Kaushal Inamdar and Vasant Sai, Akshaya Kumar Parija &Vishanu Sharma have graced as speakers of the seminar.
The 2-day seminar witnessed a lot of remembering emotions, achievements, and the great contribution Indian cinema has given to the country via its dialogue and enthralling scenes of the great Indian Freedom struggle. The event by Sanskar Bharti shall proudly host people from all walks of life, especially the Indian cinema, filmmakers of various origins of our country, aspiring film students, critics, and cinema lovers, and a total of 300 plus delegates, who will be a witness to the historic celebration of cinema and the 75years of Independence. The evening concluded with a remarkable performance – Swatantryagaan by renowned musicians Kaushal Inamdar and Kamlesh Bhadkamkar. The gathering also witnessed the launch of ‘The Encyclopaedia on Bharatiya Cinema’ along with the Cine Talkies Souvenir. Cine Talkies 2022 has marked its glory as of the first-ever conclave on the contribution of the Indian Film Industry to the Indian Freedom Struggle and its depiction in cinema or movies
