8th ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL—MUMBAI
(4—10 Dec. 2009)
Shadow Play
A detailed, analytical report of the festival and films (IFFI)
“GEETMALA KI CHHAON MEIN”
AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW OF THIS FILM MUSIC LEGACY
Readers please refresh your memories for the immortal songs from the vintage Hindi film music and be ready for a rewarding nostalgic musical journey . A bird’s eye view- was earlier given on this mag, under “Music Review” about the captioned bumper album ..
On 24th November, 2012 , my first book "GOLDEN SOJOURN IN BOLLYWOOD WONDERLAND Vol.I " was formally released at the huge open forum gathering at the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Goa by the IFFI director shri Shankar Mohan , under the aegies of Federation of Film Societies of India and Indian Documentary Producers Association (IDPA). One full 452 pages printed book, one 132 pages book containing only IFFI and MIFF reports during last 50 years and the complete Book DVD in colour PDF were released together. Photograph attached .
29th Oct. to 5th Nov. 2009
Click here to read 11th MAMI - Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) -.2009 - PART-I
29th Oct. to 5th Nov. 2009
CLOSING DAY ARBITRARY ACTS RUN IN CONFUSION, CHAOS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS
HIGHLIGHTS OF 11TH OSIAN’S CINEFAN FESTIVAL
24-30 Oct. 2009 –New Delhi
- A grand success in the history of ASIAN FESTIVALS IN INDIA
- PLATFORM TO BRING
BACK INDIA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE
CINEMATIC BONANZA FOR LOVERS OF CINEMA IN THE CAPITAL
October should only have been remembered for the Festivals of Dussehra and Diwali, but it assumed a special significance for lovers of quality cinema and art in the capital, with the showing of as many as four film festivals including one on a rare gem of Indian cinema, Bimal Roy.
MAMI’S NEW AVTAAR
11th Mumbai Film Festival (MFF).
29th OCT. to 5th NOV. 2009
HIGHLIGHTS
"Geetmala Ki Chhaon Mein”
Another masterpiece ace from the sleeves of Ameen Sayani
PLAY BACK SINGER JASWINDER SINGH SHINES IN NEW GAZAL ALBUM “ISHQ NAHIN AASAAN”
KAMINEY - A “Kaminii” film
(I write my views about the film “Kaminey” as I wanted to be genuine and different from other film critics as a common filmgoer)
Afghanistan's bravest woman brings her message to UK
Five assassination attempts have failed to silence a woman determined to defend Afghans from warlords, drug lords and the Taliban
By Glyn Strong
TV SERIAL SCENARIO
Serial “Balika Vadhu” on Colour Channel
IFFLA 2009 - PART-3
FESTIVAL TOP AWARD WINNER FILM - now online for free viewing.
The 7th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles concluded.
Curtains Fell after the announcement of Award winners
Nina Paley’s film SITA SINGS THE BLUES was the winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature while Nandita Das’s FIRAAQ received an Honorable Mention in that category.
7TH ANNUAL INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES (IFFLA)
SALUTE TO BOLLYWOOD LEGEND ANIL KAPOOR
CLOSING NIGHT GALA WITH DR. KIRAN BEDI AS GUEST OF HONOR followed by the premier of her achievements film YES MADAM, SIR
(AFTER SWEEPING OSCARS, "SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE CREATES INDIA AS BRAND)
The Editor
The Times of India
Mumbai
India is Branded now
THE ELEVEN
(A COMPENDIUM OF SHORT STORIES)
At the outset, the new publishing house Sai-Kiran Publications must be complimented for providing a platform to the bloggers to give vent to their talents to reach millions thru’ print media.
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (SDM)
A PSYCHO-ANALYTICAL REVIEW BY FILM CRITIC – ANALYST MOHAN SIROYA
“THERE IS A VAST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND CINEMATIC LIBERTY”
VITTORIO DE’ SICA
“IN A FILM WHEN DRAMA ENDS, AUTHENTICITY STARTS”
MARK GIBSON
GCM ,believe me you are not alone. Almost 80 percent elders are travelling in the same boat.
Your assumption is corrct Deepak.
You are right Amod.
Your appreciation is my asset !
Thanks !