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Padmini Kolhapure calls Marathi cinema brave, but struggling
Veteran actor Padmini Kolhapure believes Marathi film industry is churning out braver content that Hindi movies, but is struggling to thrive amid several challenges, including stiff competition from Bollywood. The 55-year-old actor s latest Marathi drama, Prawaas her third film in the language had its screening at the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the Indian Panorama section.
In an interview with PTI, Kolhapure said the reception to Prawaas was overwhelming and instilled hope that films which are trying to push boundaries will ultimately find acceptance.
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The glitz, glamour and star euphoria of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was replaced by masks, sanitisers and limited attenda. Read More
The glitz, glamour and star euphoria of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was replaced by masks, sanitisers and limited attendance at the inaugural ceremony of the 51st edition of the movie gala held in Goa. The festival screens national and international films and hosts artistes from across the world, engaging in masterclasses and discussions throughout its nine-day run.Read Less
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These are the words of John Mathew Matthan, Chairperson of IFFI 51 Indian Panorama Jury and National Film Award-winning film writer, producer and director. He was conversing with film journalist Faridoon Shahryar during a virtual In-Conversation Session titled “DO YOU HAVE IT?”, held as part of the virtual offering of 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI), being held in Goa.
Shri Matthan has won the National Film Award for the film
Sarfarosh (1999), which he directed and produced and for which he wrote the story-screenplay as well. Speaking about this film, the maker of more than 200 films said: “Songs have a purpose in movies. At the time when this movie was made, music was a big component in terms of revenue. I did not like the idea of having two romantic songs in the film”.
These are the words of John Mathew Matthan, Chairperson of IFFI 51 Indian Panorama Jury and National Film Award-winning film writer, producer and director. He was conversing with film journalist Faridoon Shahryar during a virtual In-Conversation Session titled “DO YOU HAVE IT?”, held as part of the virtual offering of…