Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Cinema is not just a medium of entertainment. It is a medium that gives inspiration, vision and direction to society. Therefore it should be used in the right way. This was said by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) Akhil Bhartiya Sah Prachar Pramukh Narendra Kumar while addressing the inaugural session of Central India’s two-day short film festival organised at Kalidas Sanskrit Academy, here on Sunday. He said that India should be seen inside Indian cinema. There should be a philosophy of Indianness.
Film director Rajesh Rathi said that the revolution that has come in society regarding short film is remarkable. Such events have spread awareness on short films. Actress Himani Shivpuri, actors Rajesh Kumar and Samar Jai Singh among others were present in the inaugural session. The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp. Mayank Shukla conducted the proceedings.
20 SHORT FILMS SCREENED
Screening of short films began at 9 am. A total of 20 films were screened on the first day. It included Diary of Hitler Kumar, Ehsaas, Elevator, Jewels of North East, Navya, Spark, Durga Puja, Article 21A, Ek Aur Karz, Antarman, Hatheli, Pranapratishtha, The Last Hope, Pushp Ki Abhilasha, Innovation, Ruins of Mahakal, Twenty-Twenty, Radio, Aahana and Baat Toh Sahi Hai. On Monday, films will be screened in the Sankul Hall from 9 am,.
FILM PERSONALITIES SHARE EXPERIENCES
A workshop related to filmmaking was also organised. It was organised in four different sessions in which actress Himani Shivpuri, actors Rajesh Kumar, Samar Jai Singh and Akashdeep Arora shared their experiences. Actors Mukesh Bhatt, Kumar Kanchan Ghosh and Ranjan Agarwal (writer) will attend sessions on Monday.
WINNERS TO BE AWARDED TODAY
Pahlaj Nihalani, former chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and film producer, will attend the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Bollywood actor Sanjay Mishra and film director Raj Shandilya will also attend the event. They will give away prize money to winners in the closing ceremony.
