January 2018 www.piffindia.com GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 1 GLIMPSES January 2018 PIFF 2018 www.piffindia.com This magazine will give you an insight to the 16th edition of International Film Festival. It includes few interviews, features and some stories that made the festival more cheerful. Let's take a sneak peek into it... January 2018 2 GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 www.piffindia.com

GLIMPSES Index PIFF 2018

Opening ceremony 3

Dr. Jabbar Patel’s Interview 5

Raj my acting Guru 7

Pimpal (Marathi award winning movie) 8

Ingmar Bergman Centenary 9

Jury Interview 11

Indian Jugaad : Documentary film 13

Tribute to Women : NFAI poster exhibition 14

Closing ceremony 15

Winners List 16

Delegate comments 18 January 2018 www.piffindia.com GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 3 Opening Ceremony

PIFF18 kick-started with a bang! Inauguration Ceremony of PIFF 2018 Audiences were overjoyed he opening ceremony of ducer) and Hon. Finance when Shri. Balasubramaniyam the 16th ‘Pune International Minister of T sang one of his favorite songs Film Festival’ started with a lot Sudhir Mungantiwar. by SD Barman, ‘Poochho na of enthusiasm and excitement The ceremony was also kaise maine rain bitai’ as well at 5 pm on 11th January 2018 at graced by the presence as some lines of his famous City Pride Multiplex, Kothrud. of various International as hindi songs ‘Tere mere beech The ceremony was presented well as Indian filmmakers me’ from the movie ‘Ek Duje Ke by Director Subodh Bhave (Kat- and foreign diplomats. Liye’ and ‘Sach mere yaar hai’ from yar Kaljat Ghusli) and ace host The ceremony started with the film ‘Saagar’. Aabha Talavalkar. The ceremo- the opening speech by Dr. Jab- “we are successful today because ny was also graced by cinema bar Patel, chairman of PIFF of the masses of this great country , stalwarts , Randhir planning committee, who in- these people gave us everything what Kapoor, , Playback formed everyone about the we have today” Singer S.P. Balasubramaniam, various categories of films that – Ramesh Prasad Director (Sho- would be featured lay), Ramesh Prasad (Pro- (On Page 4) “Working with the great Various singers and music direc- International tors and all the fine ac- Filmmakers, tors, one begins to feel foreign humble. However good diplomats you may feel about from Canada, yourself; Remember, Argentina, people have done such Italy and wonderful works, it makes Poland were you humble. It makes you proud to be a facilitated by part of this industry and I hope this legacy the Kapoor carries on.” brothers. – Ramesh Sippy January 2018 4 GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 www.piffindia.com Inauguration Ceremony of PIFF 2018

.... in the festival and dian cinema by making various competitions that some of the best films would be taking place. like ‘Saagar’, ‘Shakti’ He also welcomed the and cult classic movie dignitaries present at ‘Sholay’. He thanked his the event. He later an- huge audience and film nounced that this event fraternity for his enor- would be honouring the mous success. inimitable contribution of Hon. Finance Minister to the Indian of Maharashtra Sudhir Cinema. Also, he men- Mungantiwar said that tioned about the great films have always been Swedish filmmaker In- able to make a huge gmar Bergman’s birth impact on people along centenary. Traditional with entertaining them. lamp lighting by dignitar- He also assured every- ies started the event on one that the Maharash- a festive note. tra government would do Remembering Raj everything in their power Kapoor and celebrating to support the film frater- his legacy, an Audio- nity. He showed that he Visual presentation de- meant it by handing over scribing his life, work a cheque of Rs. 11.5 and ideologies was lakh to Dr. Jabbar Patel showcased. This was fol- be protected for the future genera- for PIFF 2018 on behalf lowed by handing over of remaining tions to cherish. of the Government of Maharashtra. negatives of Raj Kapoor’s films in Veteran singer S.P. Balasubra- The finale of the ceremony was the care of National Film Archives maniam was awarded the prestigious an Audio-Visual presentation re- of India. Kapoor brothers handed ‘S.D. Burman Award for Excellence in membering the legacy of various film over the negatives to NFAI chairman Sound and Music’. He accepted the entities that we lost in the past year. Prakash Magdum, asking him to take award from the Kapoors and hon. Su- The AV included the likes of Tom Al- care of these precious gems repre- dhir Mungantiwar. In his acceptance ter, Vinod Khanna, , senting his father’s entire life’s work. speech, he thanked the industry that Reema Lagoo and many more. The Mr. Magdum said a few words thank- had supported him and the audience ceremony was concluded by a vote ing the Kapoor family for the honour that loved his music. He sang a few of thanks by Ravi Gupta. This cer- and describing how Raj Kapoor was lines and went on to mesmerize ev- emony had many memorable seg- not only a great filmmaker but a great eryone present in the hall. ments and was the perfect fit to kick film archivist too. After this the- Ka Post Production Maestro and start Pune International Film Festival poor brothers were requested to say Filmmaker Ramesh Prasad was fe- 2018. a few words for this memorable oc- licitated by PIFF for his great contri- casion. They collectively described bution to the Indian film industry. He how Loni-Kalbhor and Rajbaug in said that he would dedicate his suc- - Artical by : Pune were instrumental to the many cess to his father, veteran filmmaker Dhairya Joshi, works of Raj Kapoor. They also said L.V. Prasad. Snehal Mutha, that they were happy to hand over the Veteran film director and Pro- Sanchi Vashist, negatives of Raj Kapoor’s works to ducer Ramesh Sippy was also felici- Jagruti Katkar. NFAI and they were sure they would tated for his great contributions to In- January 2018 www.piffindia.com GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 5

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erations of male actors, my grand- father, my father, my elder brother, me and now Ranbir and I hope this legacy continues further”. He also recollected the way ac- tors were employed by the production companies for 250 rupees per month and how money didn’t matter in his grandfather’s () era. He also spoke about his grandfather, about how he made it into the cinema and about his famous portrayal of in the K. Asif’s epic ‘Mughal-E- Azam’. He (Raj Kapoor) gave me roop (moulded me as an actor). For me, Raj Kapoor has been a great institution, a great school teacher to me. An actor learns from his peers and I have learnt whatever I do, only “Raj Kapoor was through him”. When asked about his father’s best portrayal in his opinion, he my acting Guru” added, “Raj Kapoor himself; was a glamorous ruling man, the movie that brings tears to my eyes, always Says Rishi Kapoor at PIFF Forum is, Jaagte Raho”. While talking about the parameters that decide the suc- he third day at ‘Pune Interna- “I’ve been very fortunate that I be- cess of any film, whether it’s the box Ttional Film Festival’ kicked off came an actor in a very early stage of office collections or the content, Mr. with Mr. Rishi Kapoor addressing the my life. I worked in a film called Mera Kapoor said that he would want to audience about his life as an actor Naam Joker in which I played my take a balanced approach towards in Indian film industry. In this candid father’s junior (childhood portrayal of both of them. talk, he recollected fond memories of my father’s character) and my part He believes that there is no such beloved Kapoor clan and their impor- was very well received and thereafter, thing as a ‘good actor’ or a ‘bad actor’ tant position as the first family of Bol- when we made Bobby, I happened to thus giving a neutral opinion about lywood, carrying their legacy from the be in that film by default. Raj Kapoor both: natural and method acting. Ri- past 90 years. did not make that film to launch me shi Kapoor was frank and open and “I’m not champion, I’m no great. as an actor or a star, he made it be- answered all kinds of questions asked I am a small actor who works pas- cause he wanted to make a teenage by the delegates and media repre- sionately in films. Acting is kind of love story and there was an actor in sentatives present for the talk. Dr. in our blood. In the 105 years of In- the house who was very much ap- Jabbar Patel curated the talk making dian cinema that is been existing, I’m preciated in joker (Mera Naam Jok- it livelier by adding his own memories very proud to tell you that the Kapoor er)” said Rishi Kapoor remembering as well. Overall the event gave an in- family’s contribution to that is for 90 his debut as an actor. He also cred- sight in the Kapoor family and their years”, said Rishi Kapoor during a ited his father saying “I thank my fa- huge work in the field of cinema. candid talk on at the 16th Pune In- ther, my guru, that’s about everything ternational film festival at City pride, that I can say”. Kothrud. Festival director Dr. Jabbar “It’s a great honour to tell you that - Nitin P.S. & Shashank K, Patel engaged him in a chat about life I belong to a legacy, who have been Shraddha Baldawa and legacy of the Kapoors’. passionately working over four gen- January 2018 8 GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 www.piffindia.com

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Be honest with yourself and the Audience MAURIZIO NICHETTI Interview

he Italian comedy genius Mau- perience. Speaking of the fes- It’s never selected with a sin- Trizio Nichetti shared his overall tival, it was as any other I’ve gle person’s preference, be- experience on being a jury mem- been to. Whenever an Interna- cause one will not have the ber at PIFF for the very first time. tional jury visits film festivals to same likes as others. For me, Nichetti has created many films as select international films, it’s I like comedy, irony, but I don’t a writer, director and an actor. Some not an easy job. You have got like tragedy or violence. That’s of his works like Volere Volare , is to compare films which are to- how the jury works. We keep one of the few Italian movies that tally different from each other. a balanced approach towards had received American distribution Be it the genres or any other every movie and select the in the 90s. He’s been a jury mem- aspects. The jury too con- best. ber for various film festivals like sists of different people, for Q. In India, there are filmmak- Cannes and is also a Golden Globe instance, here at PIFF, there ers who are producing good awarded artist. are filmmakers from Mexico, films even without formal Q. Being a jury for many film Sri Lanka, Iran and myself education. As you too are festivals, how was your ex- from Italy. This complicates into the academics could perience as a jury here at the process of selecting the you please tell us how do Pune International Film Fes- best film. We have to decide things work in Italy? tival? on a single film which should - A decade ago it was different, - It’s my very first time here in be liked by all, and that movie but today there is a problem India, and things have been should be understood by them like this. Every other person different, it has been a new ex- with regard to every aspect. carries gadgets (On Page 12) January 2018 12 GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 www.piffindia.com

Be honest with yourself and the Audience MAURIZIO NICHETTI Interview

(Cont.. Page 11) with him in the there are many ways in which gest them to be honest, hon- pocket, it may be a GoPro or I can shoot this, the lighting, est with themselves and the any Smartphone which allows the perspective, the angles audience. They shouldn’t al- you to take pictures the way etc. There are many ways ways take into consideration you want. But it doesn’t mean but there should be reason- on what audience wants or a that every person who clicks ing to anything you do. It’s the festival wants. Making a film a picture is a 'Photographer'. same with the filmmaking too. to be invited in the festivals or Everyone takes pictures, out If I think about a subject, I’ll to draw audience is not good. of those thousand, there is a try to get every bit of informa- Especially, when you are chance (On Page 12) tion on it and I’ll find a reason young, it’s necessary for you (Cont.. Page 11) to make a movie on it. It’s not to speak about something you of just 3 or 4 photos being easy as it sounds. Today, it’s know very well. If you’re good good, but this is not profi- very easy to capture a picture, with your selected content, ciency. In academy, however, everything’s getting easier to it will surely be a good work. it does not mean that every- attain. But, the photo taken This is my view on it. When I one studying there clicks good with known skills is the one did my first film, Ratataplan, I pictures, but it still teaches a that makes it great. That’s why had no previous experience, I technique and gives you a sys- I think it’s necessary to have was a stage actor, and I knew tematic approach towards the some teacher, a guidance to my content. And even after subject and that’s what makes attain that level of intelligence 40 years of its release, when you professional. and skills. Also it’s important it was screened yesterday at to stay among people who PIFF, people enjoyed it. That’s Q. What does it take to be a think alike, and who are into the success you get if you good photographer or a film- same things, which is possible know your content. maker? through the academics. - It’s necessary to understand the content very well. For ex- Q. What are your suggestions - Nitin P S ample, if I’m picturing a par- for budding filmmakers? ticular glass in front of me, - For young filmmakers, I sug- January 2018 www.piffindia.com GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 13 Indian ‘JUGGAD’

ugaad was a documentary film campaigns of political parties blam- , as his wife has left him be- Jdirected by Susannah Heath- ing each other and doing nothing. cause she just can't adjust with the Eves which was screened at 16th In the next sequence, a bunch of city. Another section which shows PIFF under the documentary sec- young boys playing and part timely transgender activist Gauri demon- tion. The central theme of the film working on the field of salts, talk strating to her chelas (students) explores and celebrates the how to use a condom is enduring human spirit in also inspiring. Other bits Mumbai. It gave audiences follow the story of a fixer a new perspective to look at in Dharavi who stands the city. on the roof of the Slum The movie opens with Rehabilitation Authority a wide shot of Mumbaikars (SRA) building listen- packed like ants, trying to ing to the Aarti and the get a glimpse of Lord Ga- Azaan at the same time, nesha at Lalbaug. They and comments, "This is are struggling hard to catch peace," referring to the a glance of the idol. Ju- riots he had witnessed. gaad features Rajesh Prabhakar about their aims. Their aims are The movie also showcases life (a fixer in Dharavi), Malini Agarwal stereotypical, to become engineers of sewage cleaners, beggars, (of missmalini.com), Gregory David or doctors, but their reasons aren't. etc. The movie concludes with a Roberts (author of the bestseller One says, "I want to be a doctor, so group of boys from slums carrying book Shantaram), Sameer (a taxi I can start a hospital with free treat- out immersion procession by mak- print maker), Gauri (a transgender ment for poor people." ing a tiny Ganpati idol and using ev- activist) and many more characters There is also a story of a well ery available resource for creating who give viewer an insight into the educated man who is searching a pleasant music. This scene ex- lives of the ordinary Mumbaikar. It for a decent job, but ended up as plains the title very well – Jugaad, also depicts the various political a driver. He also wants to leave (On Page 17) January 2018 14 GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 www.piffindia.com

Subhsh Ghai watching exhibition Youth at the exhibition

ourney of women in Indian Jcinema starting from a mythological tale of women “Tribute to who wins back her husband from Yama in the film ‘Sati Savitri’, to the heart winning story of Indian Women’s Hockey team which won the Women” the world cup in the film ‘Chak De India’ was presented through The Journey of Women posters at the exhibition titled ‘Stree: A Tribute to Womanhood in Indian in Indian Cinema Cinema’ at 16th Pune International Film Festival by National Film posters in this exhibition belong to two fronts of a corrupt system and Archives of India. the movies which have focused on her family life. This exhibition was a treat for women’s issues including gender Exhibition also showcases the film enthusiasts. Exhibition, with discrimination, prostitution, child posters of the films based on the its posters, allowed to swift through marriage, widow re-marriage, women saints like ‘Meerabai’ and the journey of the evolution of domestic violence, dowry system, a Tamil film ‘Avvaiyar’ based on Indian women in cinema. It started life of a housewife, female the life Sangama age saint, Saint from the female characters, whose education, life of working women Avvaiyar, who disguised herself as whole world was revolving around and many other themes relevant to a man to continue her work. their families to the rebellious different times. Posters of commercially female characters raising their Exhibition features posters successful films like ‘Andaz’ voice for equal rights. of mythological legend like ‘Sati (1971) by Ramesh Sippy, ‘Abhimaan’ Keerti Tiwari, the Deputy Savitri’ (1927), a silent film, (1973) featuring Director of NFAI while talking ‘Sairandhri’, a Mahabharata legend and Jaya Bhaduri were also about the exhibition said, “This based on Draupadi, ‘Dr. Madhurika’ displayed in the exhibition. Poster of exhibition is our tribute to all the (1953), a Hindi film, shows a female the 1994 film ‘Bandit Queen’, based female characters in our cinema doctor who sacrifices her career on the rebellious struggle against and womanhood worldwide. We for her family, ‘Balyogini’ (1936), a the caste and gender exploitation have selected the films portraying Tamil-Telugu film is based on a by Phoolan strong female characters for this story of a widow., while Marathi exhibition." movie titled ‘Umbaratha’ is based (On Page 17) She further informed that the on a story of a woman struggling on January 2018 www.piffindia.com GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 15 Closing ceremony

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(cont....page 13) an innovative fix or a sim- ple creative solution to any problem. A Delegate Mohsin sheikh commented that the movie was a very good attempt to capture the essence of Mumbai city. The high society and the low society are portrayed very inter- estingly. The people working in busy city and surviving to make a living is worth watching for those who are unaware of it. - Snehal Mutha “Tribute to the Women”

(page 14) enthusiast and writer who visited experience when he watched the Devi was exhibited besides the the exhibition said that the film with friends in 1962 when it poster of the beloved film ‘Chak De exhibition is informative joyride was released. India’ (2007) based on the heart for the young generation, who can winning success story of the world now revisit the history of women - Jagruti Katkar champion Indian women's Hockey centric Indian films. While looking team directed by Shimit Amin. at the poster of the film ‘Sahib Balasaheb Tannu, a film Bibi Aur Ghulam’, he narrated the January 2018 18 GLIMPSES PIFF 2018 www.piffindia.com Delegates Corner The people who attended the festival as a delegates talk about the PIFF, in their own words...

This is my 4th year with PIFF and I must say that the energy throughout the festival is commendable. This is an ideal place for a film I’m a huge fan of PIFF. I have homely enthusiast like me to meet connection with PIFF since 2000. like-minded people. And also Previously, as a volunteer and then as a the film selections had been delegate. I would like to thank Dr. Jabbar consistently excellent. Patel for coming up with such a wonderful - Tejas Mehendali, 26 idea. PIFF is a place where one can learn about cinema in depth. PIFF is a gift for film lovers all around the world. - Mahadev Ambekar, 50

I have a keen interest in learning new things and I have been exploring different things on attending PIFF for 8 my own, so this platform is years now. I believe, this is a very inspiring and knowledgeable. The great concept for intellectual sessions at PIFF Forum add value to growth as we get chance to my ideas and I can connect with the interact with different people and learn discussions made by the directors in the new ways of thinking. People from the session. different fields meet and share their views - Kalindi Nighot , 24 on cinema, so it helps in good intellect building, I think. Amit Sonawane, 32

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