Hirani on to father-son stories
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was the master director at the masterclass organised by Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA). The session hosted by Ashoke Pandit was moderated by writer and director Anjum Rajabali where Hirani spoke about his journey through all this films. Hirani shared how most of his films revolve around father- son relationships. Especially blockbuster films like Munna Bhai MBBS and Sanju.
“I think I have some fascination for father-son stories. I have a great relationship with my own father. These on screen father-son relationships are the way they are because my father has a huge influence on me” says Hirani.
With a house full auditorium Rajkumar Hirani interacted with young aspiring filmmakers and students where he threw light on the art of filmmaking and how he makes films on such relevant and relatable topics.
Art attack
Art & Soul Cancer Foundation in collaboration with NGO Passages presents an exclusive exhibition curated by Brinda Miller with a limited-edition collection of hand woven and tufted carpets in wool and silk titled cARTpet.
Reproduced from key artworks of 22 of India’s leading artists, the exhibition aims to raise breast cancer awareness as well as funds to support patients with their treatment expenses.
This project is a great opportunity for collectors to enjoy art in an unusual form. For theyoung aspirational collector, it is a rare chance to collect a unique piece of work and support an important cause. Dr Tarana Khubchandani, founder-director, Passages said: “As a survivor I’m saddened to see that there still exists an apathy amongst the urban woman regarding breast self-examination and regular screenings. Without starting a panic, we have to understand that many lifestyle changes in the last decade has lowered the average age at which this cancer is being detected. So, the onus of detection really lies with the woman herself. It’s about time we armed ourselves with the necessary tools for early detection and cure, with each one of us becoming an ambassador for change and education about this illness.”
Exhibition: 12 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2018
Venue: Blue Sea, 11 Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Worli Sea-face, Mumbai 400030
‘Respect PEECEE for her global fame’
Radhika Apte, who is going to make her debut in Hollywood soon, admires Priyanka Chopra and truly respects her global fame. During India Today Mind Rocks Youth Summit 2018 on Saturday here, Radhika said: “I admire whatever Priyanka is doing. She is doing an amazing job. She has been in Hollywood for a while and has fought so many battles there.”
However, she feels there is a dearth of south asian women in the world cinema. “If you go to Canada or Los Angeles, you will get to see many South Asians there but on screens they are so less in number. It is abnormal not to have much South Asians on screens. We need more people.”
Apte also expressed that people should not only dream for Hollywood but also fight for equal representation in the world. “I want our generation to break stereotypes and I want Indians who are making their foray in Hollywood to get all kinds of roles. It does not mean if you are brown in colour, you will only get to play Indian characters in International films. This cliche thinking should be broken,” she added.
