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January 1940
FILM INDIA
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Cine Technicians Welcome Baburao Patel
A hearty welcome was extended to Mr. Baburao Patel, President, Film Journalists' Association of India, on his return from his world tour, by cine technicians when a dinner was given in his honour by the Cine Technicians Association of India on Thursday 21st December.
Mr. B. M. Tata, President of the Cine Technicians Association, welcomed Mr. Patel on behalf of his colleagues and referred to the cooperation and support that the technicians had always received from Mr. Patel and his magazine, "Filmindia."
Replying Mr. Baburao Patel thanked the Cine Technicians Association for their courtesy in arranging this dinner and assured them that in all matters affecting their profession, the technicians could expect the fullest co-operation from him and film journalists.
Recounting his experiences of the tour, Mr. Patel told the gathering how well-organized cine technicians were in U.S.A. While in Hollywood he had observed how quickly the demands of the studio workers were satisfied and the producers brought
to their knees when the employees went on strike. He urged the cine technicians to develop the same unity and organized strength.
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Receptions At Poona!
Mr. Baburao Patel, President and the members of :the Executive Committee of the Film Journalists' Association of India were given a grand reception by the Prabhat Film Co., at Poona during the Christmas holidays.
Later in the day, the Arun Pictures presented an address at their studios in Poona. A full report of these memorable visits appears elsewhere in this issue.
India Artists' Maiden Picture!
In the presence of a thoroughly representative gathering composed of journalists, producers, distributors, film artistes and others, "Bahurani" the maiden production of India Artists Ltd., was ushered on the sets with Khursheed and Pratima taking part in a Puja scene. Mr.
Mubarak Merchant has been placed in charge of the direction of this social subject which according to Mr. Kishor Sahu is novel in conception and treatment. The preliminary preparations, gone through with a jealous eye on the box-office, gave a good promise of the success of the picture. Rafiq Guznavi is entrusted with the music direction.
J. J. Patel s Packet of Surprise!
Jagannath Patel whose enterprising spirit is responsible for giving Indian film industry nearly 400 more theatres during the last two years, promises another pleasant surprise next month to the Exhibition trade in India.
Between us, it seems that Jagannath will put on the market another excellent projector to meet the present war restrictions. The new machine will perhaps surpass others in quality and value and the present disturbed conditions in the Exhibition trade will again setttle down to the usual routine of a regular supply and demand.
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In "Alakh Niranjan" a mythological picture of Arun, Leela once again returns to the screen under the direction of