The much-anticipated launch of the official poster and website for ‘Cine Talkies 2024’ by Sanskar Bharati took place recently. The event was graced by renowned filmmaker Boney Kapoor, along with Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna Trustee, Pramod Bapat. Hosted by Konkan Province Vice President Arun Shekhar and Bhojpuri-Hindi cinema producer Anand K. Singh, the program began by welcoming the guests to this exciting occasion.
Celebrating Indian Roots Through Cinema
Pramod Bapat praised the choice of the theme ‘Woods to Roots’ for the event. According to him, this theme emphasizes the connection between regional cinema and India’s cultural roots. He spoke about the ongoing efforts of Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna in encouraging filmmakers to rediscover the essence of Indian storytelling. Bapat mentioned that storytelling has been an integral part of Indian culture since ancient times, and now it’s time for filmmakers to focus on these rich narratives again.
Indian Storytelling: A Global Influence
Highlighting the global relevance of Indian stories, Bapat remarked that India has always been a teacher of storytelling to the world. He stressed that this is an opportunity for Indian filmmakers to project India as a soft power through cinema and share its rich heritage with the world. He expressed hope that Cine Talkies would foster a healthy exchange of ideas among filmmakers and society.
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Boney Kapoor’s Support for Indian Cinema
Boney Kapoor, with his five decades of experience in the film industry, congratulated Sanskar Bharti for organizing ‘Cine Talkies 2024’. Kapoor shared his belief in portraying strong female characters in his films, emphasizing that Indian cinema has always been deeply connected to Indian values and stories. He also noted that today’s filmmakers are better equipped to tell Indian stories with the help of advanced technologies, making them more appealing and impactful.
