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VOL. LVIV September-October2015 No. 9-10

HIGHLIGHTS

 Court is ’s official entry for Oscars  Angry Indian Goddesses wins award at  Court, Konkona win major awards  bags best actress award  honoured with a doctorate  8th CMS Vatavaran held  12th Jeevika: Asia Livelihood Film Festival held  , Aadesh Srivastava, and E Nageswara Rao are no more

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CONTENTS

FILM AWARDS International 1-3 Private 5-6 FESTIVALS Busan 3 Danish 7 Jeevika 6-7 2 Silk Road 2 Toronto 1 Vatavaran 4-5 Venice 3 Washington DC South Asian 2 OBITUARIES 8-12 PUBLICATIONS 8

AWARDS/FESTIVALS

Court is India’s official entry for the Oscars

Debutant director Chaitanya Tamhane’s Marathi film Court that has bagged number of International awards along with national awards in the best feature film category has now been selected as India’s official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 2016 Academy Awards or the Oscars. The film was selected by a jury headed by . (24 September 2015) Hindu (24 September 2015) Deccan Herald (24 September 2015) Indian Express (24 September 2015) Asian Age (24 September 2015) Times of India (24 September 2015)

Angry Indian Goddesses wins award at Toronto

Pan Nalin’s Angry Indian Goddesses was declared the first runner up for the Grolsch People’s Choice Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film examines the lives of contemporary Indian Women in urban areas and also looks at a society that judges every aspect of women and their lives. The film has , Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sarah- Jane Dias, Anushka Manchanda, Amrit Maghera, Rajshri Deshpande and Pavleen Gujral in the lead roles. Indian Express (24 September 2015) Statesman (24 September 2015) Asian Age (24 September 2015) Dainik Jagran (24 September 2015)

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Court, Konkona win major awards

Bengali film Kadambari has bagged two major awards at the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival. The best film honour and the best actress trophy for went to Kadambari. Directed by Suman Ghosh, the film is based on the life of poet and his sister-in-law . The best director award went to Chaitanya Tamhane for his film Court. Hindu (29 September 2015) Dainik Jagran (29 September 2015)

Swara Bhaskar bags best actress award

Swara Bhaskar has bagged the best actress award for her performance of a young mother in ’s Neel Battey Sannata. Swara won the award at the Silk Road International Film Festival held in Fujian province in China. National Duniya (29 September 2015) Indian film bags award

Indian short film An Old Dog’s Diary directed by Shai Heredia and Shumona Goel has won the best short film award at the 2015 London Film Festival. The 11-minutes long film assembles in puzzle-piece evocations a portrait of Indian avant- garde painter Francis Newton Souza, revealing the cultural conditions for his work and its eventual institutionalization. Asian Age (19 October 2015) Queen goes to Paris

Hindi film Queen which won the national award for the best film and the best actress categories got premiered in Paris. The film’s lead actress attended the premiere Hindu (12 September 2015) 2 Bulletin on Film, September-October 2015

Pyaasa in Venice

The restored version of Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa was screened at the ‘Venice Classics’ competition of the 72nd . It competed with 19 other classics for the coveted prize. ‘Venice Classics’ is a significant section at the festival which premieres restored classics and awards the best. Indian Express (10 September 2015)

Zubaan opens Busan Film Festival

The 20th Busan International Film Festival opened this year with debutant Indian director Mozez Singh’s Zubaan- a coming of age drama about a young Sikh who finds his way in life through music. The film had its world premiere at the festival. Asian Age (2 October 2015) Times of India (6 October 2015) Ray’s Apur Trilogy in top Five

A new list of the best Asian films of all time was published in Busan. Japanese film maker ’s and ’s were among the 5 of 100 greatest Asian films of all time presented by the Busan International Film Festival While Rashomon was 2nd in the list. The Apu Trilogy consisting , and Apur Sansar was 4th. Asian Age (5 October 2015)

Shah Rukh Khan honoured with a doctorate

Actor Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with the doctorate degree (Honoris Causa) at a function at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Princess Royal, Princess Anne conferred

3 Bulletin on Film, September-October 2015 the degree on him. Shah Rukh Khan who has appeared in more than 80 films was presented with the degree in recognition of his outstanding record of philanthropy, altruism and humanitarianism and his global reach as an actor. Telegraph (16 October 2015) Asian Age (17 October 2015)

8th CMS Vatavaran Film Festival held

The 8th CMS Vatavaran Film Festival was held from October 9-13, 2015 at the NDMC Convention Centre, . More than 100 films were screened in 8 categories including films, Panorama of films from Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Voices from the Waters and Conservation International. Spanning across five days the festival lineup was an interesting mix of screenings, forums workshops, peace march, green haat, tribal food festival and cultural performances. Students, film makers, teachers, film enthusiasts and journalists took keen interest in the festival. Invited guests, expert from organizations and representatives of the government were part of forums on crucial water issues. Eminent speakers such as Singh (WWF), Jasveen Jairath, M.S. Vani, , Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal spoke on issues related to river rejuvenation, reviving local water bodies, water and culture etc. Two workshops were also organized at the festival. Awards were presented on the concluding day. In the Indian section the best of festival award went to My Name is Salt by Farida Pacha Climate Change and Sustainable Technologies Jury Special Mention award was given to Losing Ground by Rishu Nigam. In the Livelihood category (less than 20 minutes) Missing by Krishendu Bose bagged the award. In (more than 20 minutes) Candles in the Wind by Kavita Bahl and Saxena bagged the award. In the Wildlife Conservation Category, Senani Hegde’s Walking with Wolves won the award. Jury’s Special Mention (less than 20 minutes) award went to Flight to Freedom: The Amur Falcon Shorty by Rita Banerji. Jury’s Special Mention (less than 20 minutes) award went to Living with Elephants by S.U. Saravana Kumar.

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Jury Special Mention (more than 20 minutes) went to India’s Wandering Lions by Parveen Singh and Martin Dohru. Another Jury Special Mention (more than 20 minutes) award went to Forgotten Tigers by Krishendu Bose. In the Water for life category the award went to The Battle Begins by Surendra Manan. I Cannot Give You My Forest by Nandan Saxena and Kavita Bahl won the award in the Environment Conservation category. Turtle Diaries-The Olive Ridley Turlte by Rita Banerji won the award in the Film for Children Category. Pratibimb by Debanjan Nandy won the Public Service Announcement award. Pakke Na Chhadnu Nai by Harsimaan Kaur and Sidharth Govindan won the Newcomer award. The Special Jury award was given to The Hunt by Biju Toppo. Walking with Wolves by Senani Hedge and My Name is Salt by Farida Pacha were the joint winners of the best cinematography award. In the International section, the best of the festival award was conferred on Ultima Chiamata by Enrico Cerasuolo.In the Climate Change and Sustainable Technologies the award went Racing to Zero, In Pursuit of Zero Waste by Christopher Beaver. Im Reich Des Schneelleoparden by Axel Gomille won the award in the Wildlife Conservation category. Seven Waters by Eberhard Spreng won the award in the Water for Life category and the Environment Conservation award went to Divide in Concorde by Kris Kaczor. Hindustan Times (10 October 2015) Internet

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Noted actor, film maker and theatre personality was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the 6th Jagran Film Festival in . He had earlier been conferred the coveted Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Dainik Jagran (5 October 2015) Rashtriya Sahara (30 September 2015)

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A.R. gets Haridaynath Mangeshkar Award

Academy-Award winning music composer-singer A.R. Rahman was honoured with the Hridayanath Mangeshkar award on October 26, 2015. , , and Sulochana have been the previous recipients of the award. Dainik Bhaskar (6 October 2015) Times of India (9 October 2015)

12th Jeevika: Asia Livelihood Film Festival

The Jeevika: Asia Livelihood Film Festival was held on the Siri Fort Auditorium New Delhi on October 30-31 and November 1, 2015, Organised by Centre for Civil Society, the documentary festival is part of the Larger Livelihood Freedom Campaign ‘Jeevika’ which helps develop public policy to clear the path for free enterprise. Its objectives are (a) to document the livelihood challenges of the rural and urban poor across Asia (b) Identify and bring to light policies which prevent people from earning an honest living and being an entrepreneur (c) To highlight the policy challenges of: Entrepreneurs in the micro, small, medium and large enterprises. Education Entrepreneurs whose livelihood is connected to schools (d) Advocate with the policy makers for changes in polices and with social leaders for changes in practices that can have far reaching impacts on the lives of the poor. The films screened at the festival included

S.No Film Film makers i A Bohemian Musician Rochak Sahu ii Auto driver Longjam iii Caste on the Menu Card Ananya Gaur and others iv Cast in India Natasha Raheja v Charred Brick Sein Lyan Tun vi Coming an Going Tiain Li Xu vii Dancing Shoes Rishebh Batnagar and Jogavindra S. Kheral viii Delhi Fear and Freedom Raja Shabir Khan ix Don’t Waste People Julia Waterhous

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Bulletin on Film, September-October 2015 x Inside of me Sophon Shimjnda xi Phum Shang Haobam Paban Kumar xii Raasta Nithil Dennis xiii Sagar Manav Tanumoy Bose xiv Sonpur Mela Sudhesh Unniraman xv Street Tales Jose Dennis C Teodosio xvi Last of the Elephant Men Daniel Ferguson and Amand Bouquet xvii Tyres Kyaw Myo Lwin Xviii When the Boat comes in Khin Maung Kyaw xix Zar, Zameen Aur Zaan Janvi Karwal

Internet Indian Express (30 October 2015)

Retrospective of Prosenjit held

India Habitat Centre honoured Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee with a retrospective of his films. Films screened included: , Purushottam, Autograph, Shanghai, Apon Amaar Apon, Jaatishwar, Ami Yasin Aar Amar Madhubala and Moner Manush. Hindustan Times (5 September 2015)

Danish Film Festival in

A festival of Danish films was organized at the Alliance Francaise of Madras from September 22 to 26, 2015. Films screened included: Submarino, Sex, Drugs and Taxation, Marie Kroyer The Hour of the Lynx, North West and The Keeper of Lost Causes. The festival was organized by the Danish Film Institute, Royal Danish Embassy, New Delhi, Royal Danish Consulate, Chennai and the Indo-Cine Appreciation Foundation in association with Cinema ‘d’ Europe. Hindu (17 September 2015)

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PUBLICATIONS

V. Shantaram’s biography published

V. Shantaram: The Man who changed Indian Cinema written by Madhura has been published. The biography captivates readers not only with anecdotes from his life but also gives details about the subjects he chose, his technique, his passion for cinema and even his personal life. Hindustan Times (19 September 2015)

Rajkumar’s biography published

Dr. Samagra Charitre has been written by Doddahuller Rukkoji in . The book is in two volumes. While the first volume chronicles his early life, time and family details, the second volume delves into the more than 200 films in which Rajkumar acted. Hindu (28 October 2015) Book on Jagjit Singh published

Sathya Saran has written a book on famous singer Jagjit Singh entitled Baat Niklegi Toh Phir. The book includes absorbing little anecdotes about Jagjit’s life and also traces his professional life. Tribune (27 September 2015)

OBITUARIES

Ravindra Jain is no more

Veteran music director - -lyricist – singer Ravindra Jain who wrote and composed for melodious songs like Jab Deep Jale Aana and Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara, scored music for the

8 Bulletin on Film, September-October 2015 popular title songs for films like Geeta Gaata Chal and Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se passed away in Mumbai on October 9, 2015. He was 71. A gifted musician, Jain overcame his blindness to become one of the most popular music director in 1970’s and 1980’s. Born blind to renowned Sanskrit Scholar Pandit Indrami Jain and mother Kiran Jain, he was trained under Pandit G. L. Jain, Janardhan Sharma and Pandit Nathu Ram. He made his entry into Bengali films in 1960 at a tender age of 16 years. After a decade long stint with Bengali films Jain shifted to Mumbai. Jain got his first break in N. N. Sippy’s Chor Machaye Shor (1974) in which he composed memorable songs like Ghungroo Ki Tarah, Ek Daal Par Tota Bole and Le Jayenge Le Jayange. His title song in the film Geeta Gaata Chal became a rage with the audiences. It was in ’s that Jain proved his mettle both as a lyricist and music composer. His songs Aaj Se Pehle Aaj Se Zyada, Jab Deep Jale Aana Jab Sham Dhale Aana became very popular. All of them were sung by Malayali singer Yesudas. His title song in also became a rage. He composed music for ’s films like Do Jasoos (1975) and (1985) and later onto ’s film Heena (1991) Jain composed music in several films mostly mythological ones in the 1980s and 1990s. He composed music for many television serials, mainly under the banner of Sagar Films throughout the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He also composed music for some private albums. He had won the Best music Director Award in 1985. National Duniya (10 October 2015) Pioneer (10 October 2015) Times of India (10 October 2015) Asian Age (10 October 2015) Deccan Chronicle (10 October 2015)

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Aadesh Srivastava passed away

Eminent music composer and singer Aadesh Srivastava passed away in Mumbai on September 5, 2015. He was 51. Srivastava composed music for films like Chalte Chalte, Baabul, Baghban, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Rajneeti and many others. His numbers like Kya Ada Kya Jalwe Tere, Shava Shava, Sona Sona, Suno Na Suno Na, Mora Piya showcased the brilliance of the man’s music which catered to a universal audience. He was also known for collaborating with international artistes like T-Pain, Akon, Soulja Boy, Wyelef Jean, , Qeen Latifah and Shakira. Times of India (6 September 2015) Deccan Herald (6 September 2015) Asian Age (6 September 2015)

Manorama is no more

Legendary Tamil artiste Manorama who made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for acting in more than 1400 films in the span of almost six decades passed away in Chennai on October 11, 2015. She was 78. Manorama started her career on stage and was also a good singer. She had received wide appreciation for her acting skills in films like Bomalattam, Suriyakanthi, Pattikada Pattanama, Galatta Kalyanam, Ambe Vaa, Thillanna Mohanambal, Chinna Thambi, Unnal Mudiyum Thambi, Sansaram Adhu Minsaram and Nadagan. She had the unique distinction of having acted with as many as five Chief Ministers including C.N. Annadurai, M.G. Ramachandram, M. Karunanidhi N.T. Rama Rao and J. Jayalalitha. She had also worked with prominent veteran and young actors like , , , , Ajith and Arjun. A recipient of the award. She was also honoured with the in

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2002. In 1989, She had received the National Film Award for the best supporting actress for her role in Pudhiya Pathai. Deccan Herald 12 October 2015) Indian Express 12 October 2015) Pioneer 12 October 2015) Hindu (11 October 2015) (12 October 2015) E. Nageswara Rao dead

Producer of landmark movies like Sankarabharanam, Sagara and Swtimutyam, Edida Nageswara Rao passed away in on October 4, 2015. He was 81. Born on April 24, 1934, Nageswara Rao started his career as a theatre artiste, film actor, dubbing artiste and turned film producer by launching Poornodaya Movie creations. In all, he produced 10 movies all of which turned out to be very popular. Joining hands with K. Viswanath, he produced his maiden film Siri Siri Muvva, in 1978. The film became very popular and there was no looking back after that as his subsequent films: Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979), Sankarabharanam (1979) Seethakoka Chiluka (1981), Sitara (1984) Swatimutyam (1986), Swayamkrushi (1987) and Apatbandhavudu (1991) went on to become big hits and also bagged several awards at the national and state level. Sankarabharanam, Swayamkrushi, Siri Siri Muvva and Swatimutyam won national awards while Apatbandhavudu, Swarakalpana, Sitara, Sagarasangamam, Seethakoka Chiluka and Swatimutyam also had the distinction of being screened at the Moscow film festival even as Sankarbharanam brought him critical acclaim at global level. Internet Hindu (5 October 2015)

Bengali actor dies

Actor Pijush Ganguly who had met with an accident while driving passed away in 11 Bulletin on Film, September-October 2015

Kolkata on 25th October 2015. He was 54. Ganguly started his acting career as a theatre artiste in the early 1980s. He worked with theatre veterans like Ramprasad Banik, Bibhas Chakarborty, Arun Mukherjee and Bratya Basu. He made his film debut in Amodini (1994) directed by and went on to act in Mahulbanir Sereng, Bakshi, Autograph, Abar Byomkesh , Madly Bangali, and . He had also acted in some TV serials. Telegraph (26 October 2015) Statesman (26 October 2015)

Kannada Film maker passes away

Film maker Kikkeri Shamannu Lakshminarayana Swamy passed away in Bengaluru. In his 49 year old career, Swamy who was also known as Ravee had directed 37 films. Tugudeepa was his debut film and Saavira Mettilu (2006) which he co-directed was his last film. His film Jamboo Sawari won the national award for the best children’s film in 1979. Hindu (20 October 2015)

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