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Reflection - 2013 THE NATION NEEDS Profile of year 2012-13 Batch MORE BHAVANS CONTENTS Rashtrapati Pranab Mukherjee 1. The Nation needs more Bhavans 1 2. A Man named Munshi 3 (Text of the President's Inaugural Address) 3. About Dept. of Film & TV Studies 4 4. Teaching Pedagogy at Dept. of Film & TV Studies 5 5. BVBFTS - PIP Awards 2013 6 In his inaugural address the President of India "Born in the town of Bharuch, Gujarat, 125 years spoke highly of Munshi and said that Munshi was ago, Munshiji was always an excellent student. 6. Showcase of Activities 2012-2013 8 one of the "dreamers" of Modern India. His life was tremendously influenced by Sri 7. Students Profile of P.G. Courses Aurobindo Ghosh. He took up law at the "Although he was a man of small build, there a. P.G. Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism (RTVJ) 14 University of Bombay and enrolled himself as an was nothing small in what he achieved during advocate in 1913. He acquired the reputation of b. P.G. Diploma in Radio & TV Production (TVP) 17 his life time. Movements like the Bhavan's are a diligent and hardworking lawyer within a short c. P.G. Diploma in Direction & Script Writing (DRS) 18 the need of the day. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has span of time. d. P.G. Diploma in Media Management (MDM) 19 stood the test of time guiding Indians and 8. Students Profile of U.G. Courses foreigners alike in their path to lead a balanced "During World War I, he was greatly influenced and wholesome life." Complete text of the by Dr. Annie Besant's Home Rule Movement until a. Diploma in Camera & Lighting (CMR) 20 Inaugural address is given below. he came across a relatively better concept of b. Diploma in Professional Photography (PHT) 21 governance which Gandhiji offered. This led "I am delighted to be here today to inaugurate c. Diploma in Editing & Sound Recording (EDT) 22 him to offer his whole hearted support for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Bharatiya Sardar Patel's Bardoli movement and Gandhiji's d. Diploma in Electronic Media (EMD) 23 Vidya Bhavan and the 125th Birth Anniversary of salt satyagraha. His active participation e. Diploma in TV Acting (ACT) 24 its illustrious founder, Dr. K. M. Munshi. Dr. K. M. brought. him in close quarters with Gandhiji and Munshi was a true visionary, institution-builder 9. Students Profile of Bhavan's Digital Academy 26 Sardar Patel, who mobilized his active and a great son of India. He was of a small build. 10. Video Projects made during year 2012-2013 participation within the Congress. He started But there was nothing small in what he achieved a. Video Documentaries 28 the movement for a Parliamentary wing of the during his life time. He was a towering Congress, became Secretary of the Congress b. Music Video 29 personality who became a legend in his own life Parliamentary Board in 1938 and served in the c. Interview / Talk Show 30 time. Central Legislative Assembly in the 1930s. d. Fiction / Short Story 31 "Munshiji demonstrated excellence in diverse "Gandhiji ignited Munshiji's zeal to serve the e. Print Media Campaign 32 fields of human endeavour. He was a writer, nation through active politics. It is said that speaker, novelist, lawyer, teacher, Indologist, f. Video Spot / Advertisements 33 Aurobindo Ghosh instilled in him the love for Constitutional expert, Administrator, g. News Bulletin / Video Magazine 34 Jnanayoga while Gandhiji made him a Statesman, patriot and a promoter and Karmayogi. h. Corporate Films 35 sustainer of cultural, ethical and moral values. i. Studio Productions / Desk Productions 36 "Munshiji's solidarity and devotion to the cause "His endeavour of establishing Bharatiya Vidya j. Calendars 37 of the nation was unparalleled. When the Nizam Bhavan, in 1938, was one of the most important of Hyderabad was stubborn in acceding to the k. Websites 38 steps in a series of selfless efforts put in by him Union, it was Munshiji who was sent as the Agent l. Animated Video Spots & Games 39 in emancipating the citizenry of this nation. The General of the Government of India to founding of the Bhavan echoed his deeply m. Magazine, Magazine Cover & Invitation Cards 40 Hyderabad in 1947. He served there until its entrenched belief in the instrument of n. Sketching 41 final accession in 1948. It is said that if Sardar education, which he firmly believed could offer Patel was the architect of Hyderabad's o. One Day Project 42 wings to the growth and development of India. 11. Dissertation by MDM Students 43 accession to India, Munshiji was the engineer in 75 years of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (President's Speech contd...) 125th Birth Anniversary of Founder K.M. Munshi the field. Acknowledging Munshiji's role, Sardar Patel country. One was Mahatma Gandhi himself, who "What Munshiji expected to achieve through the A Man Named Munshi speakers from Demosthenes to Cicero to Burke and 1928 was an eye-opener for him. He went to Bardoli wrote: "On behalf of the Government, I wish to say dreapmt of a world without violence, a world of love Bhavan can be narrowed down to three main points: Patrick Henry as also the speeches of Indian leaders (near Surat) convinced that the agitation that Sardar that we are deeply conscious of the high sense of and compassion. The second dreamer was Pandit Firstly, he wanted the other worldliness in the and practiced delivering them, day after day while Patel was carrying out with the guidance of Gandhi ji, public duty that induced you to accept this office and Jawaharlal Nehru who dreamt of an India strong, outlook of people to be replaced by a sense of joy in standing on the banks of the Narmada. Sometimes he would fail. He had no faith in satyagraha at that time. the very able manner in which you discharged the united and democratic, playing an important role in the life as it is to be lived. Secondly, he felt that would practise at home, standing in front of a full He felt that constitutional methods were the best way duties entrusted to you which contributed in no small the world. Munshij i was the third dreamer. He outmoded traditions which stifle the creative vitality length mirror to get his expressions and body language to get justice for the peasants. But after spending a few measure to the final result." dreamt of a cultural renaissance built on modifying of individual and collective life must be replaced by right. days with Sardar Patel in Bardoli he realised that he had the spiritual heritage of our country to suit modern a vigorous flexible attitude to life. And, thirdly, the underestimated the power of the weapon called non- "Munshiji's contributions as Union Minister of Food His training paid off. He became a star member of his conditions. He wanted to make sure that every fundamental values which have given ageless violence. It was working wonderfully in Bardoli. It had and Agriculture from 1950-52 and Governor of the Once when he was in college debating team! Later in life when he became young person of his times and of the future should inspiration to our culture had to be captured afresh pushed the British administration up against the wall! State of Uttar Pradesh from 1952 to 1957 were college, Kanhaiyalal an advocate and started devilling (apprenticing) imbibe and benefit from India's cultural and spiritual for our generation. Munshi returned to Bombay with a newfound respect invaluable. He also made far reaching contribution to M u n s h i w a s a under the illustrious lawyer Bhulabhai Desai he heritage. for Gandhiji. the shaping of the Indian Constitution. His incisive "Movements such as the Bhavan are the need of the participant in a debate assiduously trained himself to speak and conduct understanding of law and insight into India's cultural "Munshiji wrote: `The values of a culture are day. The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has stood the test of on Chhatrapati Shivaji's himself in a manner that would impress judges and Two years later when Gandhiji launched his Salt fabric made him one of the most outstanding recaptured for each generation by a subtle process time and has been a beacon light guiding Indians and c o n q u e s t s . juries. Munshi went on to become one of the most Satyagraha, Munshi had no hesitation in offering him members of the Constituent Assembly. What might of reinterpretation, reintegration and adaptation. foreigners alike in their paths to live a balanced and When his turn came to speak. Kanhaiyalal was sought-after lawyers in the country. He dazzled judges his services. He was 43-years-old, a famous author, a amaze many is that besides being on the Drafting When the Culture is living, the promising young man wholesome life. With 119 centers in India and around understandably nervous. It was the first time he was with his wit and humour, his incisive powers of analysis successful lawyer with a lucrative practice and a committee, he was member of as many as eleven and woman of the generation receive the impact of 7 centers abroad including the United States and the speaking from a stage and addressing such a large and his vast knowledge of law. His clients included member of Bombay's social elite but the revolutionary Committees, which made him perhaps the only its fundamental values. The sensitive and the United Kingdom, Munshiji's dream of promoting audience. He began well, talking about Shivaji's aristocrats, industrialists and actors.