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Tapan Sinha, one of the most accomplished film makers of India and winner of 19 National Film Awards has been selected for the Dada Sahed Phalke Award for the year 2006. Known for making films that are very true to real life and which portrays the genuine problems and harsh difficulties of the common man, the veteran film maker was chosen for the award in recognition for his long period of contribution to Indian cinema. The movie maker born on October 2, 1924 was decided as the most deserving person to get the award by stalwarts of films and art like A.Nagshwar Rao, Sharmila Tagore, Shyam benegal, Gautham Ghosh and the legendry flute player Hari Prasad Chaurasia. Tapan Sinha's interest in films started when he was doing his Masters in Physics at the Calcutta University during 1943-46. This new love for cinema was due to watching the films of masters like John Ford, Billy Wilder, Carol Reed and Frank Capra. The addictiveness for movies led him to take up a job as trainee sound engineer in New Theatres Studios in Calcutta in 1946. After working there for some time, he shifted to Calcutta Movietone Sturios. In 1950, he got a chance to work at the Pinewood Studios in London. He immediately went to London and began to work with director Charles Creighton. The period of two years that Tapan Sinha lived and worked in London made him more determined to come back to India and try his hand in directing films. After returning from Britain in the 1950's to India, Tapan Sinha decided to concentrate only in making movies. The veteran made his debut with the film 'Ankush' in 1954. Although this movie which was based on a novel called "Sainik" by Narayan Ganguly turned out to be a flop, it gave him a chance to get started and make his next film called as 'Upahar' in 1955. The film 'Kabuliwala' which was based on a novel having the same name written by Rabindranath Tagore came out in 1956. This film is still considered as one of his best works and also as one that established him as a talented film maker to watch out for. 'Kabuliwala' was screened at the Berlin Film Festival of 1957 and bagged an award for its music score. He went on to make two more movies called 'Khudito Pashan' and 'Athithi' based on Rabindranath Tagore's works. Tapan Sinha is also known as an expert and perfectionist in adapting classic literature into top class movies. Some of the other famous Bengali writers whose works this film maker has transformed into films are Samaresh Bose, Banaphool, Jarasandha, and Tarashankar Bandopadhyaya. The famous Hindi film 'Bawarchi' directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in 1972 was a remake of 'Galpo Holeo Satyi' which is the film that was made by Tapan Sinha in 1966 and one which showed his mastery on making a comic fantasy. The film 'Ek Doctor Ki Maut' having Pankaj Kapoor and Shabana Azmi in the lead roles came out in 1991. It won the National Award for the second best feature film and gave its maker the best director award too. He followed up with the movie 'Wheel Chair' in 1994. The year 2001 saw the coming out of one of the most ambitious projects of the veteran in the form of a six part film based on the stories of famous writers like Rabindranath Tagore, Gourkishor Ghosh, Prafulla Roy, Sarat Chandra Shattopadhyaya and Dibyendu Palit. The movie titled as 'Shtabdir Kanya' which means Daughters of this century was a work that showcased the exploitation, abuse, and neglect Indian women have faced all along the 20th century. Tapan Sinha's films have won several awards in International film festivals of London, Berlin, Seoul, Venice, San Francisco, Locarno, Cork film festival in Ireland among other highly prestigious festivals across the world. Some of Tapan Sinha's famous films are 'Safed Haathi', 'Zindagi Zindagi', 'Ekhoni','Sagina Mahato', 'Apanjan', 'Hatey Bazaarey', 'Galpo Holeo Satyi' 'Jotugriha', 'Arohi', 'Nirjan Saikate' and 'Tonsil'
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy honours Juhi, Farhan
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and actress Juhi Chawla were honoured here by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy at an awards ceremony here. At the 145th edition of the awards, held at Bhaidas Hall in Juhu, Farhan and Juhi were honoured for their outstanding performances in their respective films "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" and "Gulaab Gang". They were happy. Sharing his excitement, Farhan said: "I am feeling very happy that this film and my work has been appreciated here at Dadasaheb Phalke (Academy) Awards." "It feels very nice to get such a prestigious award in the name of Dadasaheb Phalke, who was the father of Indian cinema." Juhi, who got the best actress honour, said: "I am very happy to receive the award. I feel very honoured as it is in the name of Dadasaheb Phalke." "I feel very privileged," she added. Singer Sunidhi Chauhan also received the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for one of her popular songs "Kamli" from the film "Dhoom 3". She feels lucky to have been chosen for the prestigious award this year and thanked her fans. "I am feeling like I am on seventh heaven. Thank you so much all of you. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is a very prestigious award and it is a great thing that these awards recognise talent," the singer said. "I am highly obliged to the Academy that it provided me an opportunity to feel it. I feel very lucky that I was chosen for this award this year," she added. Yesteryears' actor Jeetendra received Dadasaheb Phalke Ratna Award for his contribution to the Indian film industry. Besides them, TV actor Gautam Rode, who plays Saras in the popular TV show "Saraswatichandra" and Hina Khan of TV show "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" also won awards. Popular stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma, who has touched new heights of success with his hit comedy show "Comedy Nights with Kapil", was also feted.
Double bill for Jaggu dada this Friday
His 'Naksha' may have unfortunately tumbled at the box office a few weeks back but Jaggu dada doesn't really have any time in hands to introspect. That's because come October 6th and he would be enjoying a double bill with 2 of his flicks coming together. In 'Bhoot Unkle', he plays the title role of a friendly 'ghost' who is extra cozy with the kids and is lovingly called as 'Bhoot Unkle'. The film was all set for release a few months back but due to certain production hassles, it is now finally hitting the marquee this Friday. The other film is 'Mera Dil Leke Dekho', a Shatrughan Sinha home production, which surprisingly is coming with meager publicity with 'junta' at large clueless about the film's plot. Worse, even Jaggu dada's character in the film is not known, though the promotional stills feature him quite prominently. We hope that for dada's sake, the two films do get some eyeballs. Having said that, there are number of other interesting projects starring him that should make him hot in the market once again over next 6 months. But more about that later!
'Shankar Dada Zindabad' hikes craze among buyers
Mega Star, Padma Bhushan, Dr Chiranjeevi, who gave an excellent performance in 'Shankar Dada MBBS' is now playing in 'Shankar Dada Zindabad' which is coming as a sequel to it, under the direction of Poetic Director Prabhudeva, who gave a big hit like 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana' and produced by Gemini Film Circuits. It is the remake of successful Bollywood film 'Lage Raho Munnabhai'. Noted hero Srikanth again playing the buddy of the hero in this film in the character of 'Circuits'. Power Star Pawan Kalyan would also appear in the film in an important role, while Devisri Prasad is providing tunes for this movie. As so many sensational personalities are working together for this film, the movie had created a craze among the trade circles. It in fact created a sensation. It is reliably learnt that several buyers are coming forward for the distribution rights with blank cheques.
'Shankar Dada Zindabad' shoots in Art Gallery
The shooting of 'Shankar Dada Zindabad', the remake of Bollywood hit 'Lage Raho Munnabhai'' which has come as a sequel to 'Munnabhai MBBS' was formally launched at Annapurna Studios under the direction of poetic director Prabhudeva. The film is again made by Ravishankar Prasad and Gemini Kiran, who had brought in 'Shankar Dada MBBS' earlier on the banner of Gemini Film Circuits. The regular shooting of the film was started on February 15 at City Library. Now the unit shifted to 'Art Gallery' and continued its shooting. It is learnt that Dilip Prabhawalkar, who played the role of Gandhi Mahatma, is again playing the same role in Telugu. Devisri Prasad is providing tunes for this movie.
'Shankar Dada Zindabad' for release in June
It is media which highlights anything good or bad. Of the media, 'cinema' is a little more powerful medium. In addition to providing good entertainment, the cinema should also be utilised for giving a very good message to the society. It is also a quite powerful medium to spread the message and there would be a definite change in people if it was passed properly. Mega Star, Padma Bhushan, Dr Chiranjeevi, who gave many good messages through his films like Indra, Shankar Dada MBBS, Tagore and Stalin' earlier, is now all set to extend another good message through his latest flick 'Shankar Dada Zindabad', i.e., Gandhism is better than goondaism. The shooting of the film is going on a brisk pace under the direction of poetic director Prabhudeva which was produced by Gemini Film Circuits. Devisri Prasad is providing tunes for this movie. The producers are making efforts to release the film in June. However, the heroine in this film is yet to be selected. The names of Nayanatara and Asin are under consideration. However, Sada has been selected for a special role in this movie.