FilmIndia (May-Dec 1938)
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FILMINDIA
December 1938
to produce; and will the picture be produced in English or Hindusthani?
At present nothing definite is decided by the British National Movietone, who intend producing this picture. One Mr. John Corfield who is the director of the concern recently paid a short visit to India for a reconnoitering tour to find talent and to complete preliminary arrangements. But he had to return suddenly leaving that work half done. The picture will be in English and the producers intend to employ Indian artistes as far as possible.
From: S. K. Moorthy (Shimoga).
What are the qualifications of Shantaram, Devaki Bose and Bama?
Intelligence, opportunity and luck.
From: N. K. Sharma (Vizagapatam).
Are Baburao Patel and Baburao Pai related?
Not the way you think, but having known each other for a number of years, we should be related as friends. However, one can never be sure, as Baburao Pai being the agent of Prabhat can enjoy the privilege of disowning friendship if circumstances so demand. From my side, however, Baburao Pai, is of course, the right type for a good life long hand shake as a friend.
Why should not Miss Padmadevi act in some good pictures?
If you mean big pictures, don't you think that one should get a chance to do so. Chances like this need more luck than talent. If you mean a good picture, see "Zamana" produced by Krishin Movietone and tell me what you think of her histrionic ability.
Why is Kanan Bala called Kanan Devi after her appearance in "Mukti"?
Sounds like a promotion in respectability, doesn't it? But Devi strikes one as a bit older than Bala. Don't you think that there is more romance in the word 'Bala'?
From: K. Sambasivam (Kumbakonam).
Prabhat is still some way behind N.T. and Bombay Talkies, in point of technique, mounting, production methods and general presentation.
Do you really think so? Don't you see that with every picture they are fast improving?
From: K. Koteswar Rao (Masulipatam).
From the technical point of view which is the better picture from the following: (a) "Tukaram" and "President", (b) "Gopalkrishna" and "Dharati
Mata"?
Purely from the technical point of view, "President" and "Dharati Mata" are certainly better pictures.
From: A. Balaji (Kandukur).
Suppose I send some sweet kisses impressed on chocolates to film stars, will they relish them?
Why should they?, when they can buy chocolates without such cheap kisses? And besides, where is the guarantee that there won't be any germs of disease on the chocolates sent by you.
From: D. S. Dani (Godhra).
Why don't the Bombay producers engage music directors like Pankaj Mullick and R. C. Boral?
Just because, they don't get men of the calibre of these two directors.
From: P. Arumugam (Madras).
Will Mr. Shantaram direct philosophical pictures like Mr. Barua? . .
Shantaram being a director by profession, he would not refuse to direct philosophical pictures. The question, however, is whether discerning people like you would like them as much as you like Barua's pictures.
From: V. Umamaheshwarudu (Cuddappah). How do you gather news for "filmindia"
I don't gather it. I create it.
From: P. S. Umapati (Madras).
At present who is the highest paid star in India. What is she paid and why?
Sabita Devi claims this distinction. She is paid nearly Rs. 3000 a month and I don't know why?
I am in the habit of seeing pictures very often, with the result that my eyesight has become defective. Will you please suggest some method of seeing films without spoiling my eyesight?
If you are a married man ask your wife to see the pictures and report the same to you. She will certainly add colour to any black and white talkie. In the alternative, sit far behind in an expensive seat, in a corner to the right of the screen and see the films turning your head slightly to the left. This method will lessen the strain.
From: A. Manikaraj (Bangalore).
Why does Prabhat prefer mythological and historical plays while New Theatres care only for social pictures?
Costume stories from History and mythology are easier to produce in comparison with social pictures which deal with a theme and have to be given a soul. However, Prabhat is nowadays showing considerable enterprise in the field of social pictures.
From: B. K. Rama Rao (Mysore).
I hear that Prabhat is going to produce "Lord Buddha" in the English version"?
I have also heard so.
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