Filmindia (1941)

^ombaii ColUnq This section is the monopoly of "JUDAS" and he writes what he likes and about things which he likes. The views expressed here are not necessarily our-s, but still they carry weight because they are written by a man who knows his job. A GENTLEMAN ACTOR? The latest threat of body violence which Editor Baburao Patel has received is from Film Actor Arun Kumar now working in the Ranjit Film Co. Reviewing "Kanchan" in which Film Actor Arun worked, Baburao Patel wrote: "Arun, as 'Kishore' can hardly be called a screen actor from what we saw of him in 'Kanchan'. He is clumsy most of the time and his gait is hardly suitable for a hero. He seems to have been taken for his slender figure and long nose. And that is hardly enough equipment for a hero." Film Actor Arun Kumar seems to have been annoyed at this truthful appreciation of his performance and is reported to have said "Tell, Baburao Patel, I am after all a Sikh and I shall break every bone in his body if he keeps on writing like this." When reported Baburao Patel said: "He is a kid. Let him put his own bones in order and move them a bit when asked to. Instead of wasting energy in improving me, why not improve himself and give us good work." Yes, Arun Kumar, that is a sound advice: improve yourself so much that even Baburao Patel can't criticise you. What has the Film Artistes' Association to say about this? A PATRIOTIC PROFESSION On the 9th November, members of the Film Artistes' NAZIS AND MOVIES The Nazis seem to realize exactly the immense propaganda ptnver of the movies, as they are reported to have recently purchased a chain of cinemas in Unoccupied France. A Franco-German production company, whose policy is controlled by Goebbels, has been formed to organise these cinemas for Nazi propaganda. This new company's first "business purchase**, comprising a groiip of seven picture houses in Marseilles and others in Cannes and Nimes, was made for £240,000/-. The money, of course, comes from the so-called costs of occupation. When will the Government of India realize the immense propaganda value of the films and harness it effectively for war purposes? Association of India gave a splendid reception to Mr. S. Satyamurthi, M.L.A., (Central), Deputy Leader of the Congress Party in the Central Assembly. Mr. Gajanan Jagirdar, the President of the Association, received the venerable guest in choice words and thanked him on behalf of the members of the Association for sparing his valuable time in honouring the Association by his visit. In reply Mr. Satyamurthy said: "I am very grateful to you for this reception. I know that many of you could not attend to-day owing to their work in the studios. But this is your own show and I hope in future all studios will be closed when such occasions arise. I shall speak to the producers and they dare not say, no. "Many people do not know but I am a fellow artiste. I have not only acted on the stage but have also directed stage plays in Tamil, Sanskrit and English. I shall do anything to raise this profession to a stature where it is respected." Urging the artistes to take a serious view of their profession without missing the social purpose of their existence, Mr. Satyamurthi said: "As artistes, you thrill millions. May your shadow Mr. s, SATYAMURTY never grow less. Please entertain no inferiority complex about your profession. There are black sheep in every profession. We politicians think that we are the only patriots. Patriotism is not politics alone. As artistes you can be equally patriotic. The fihn is one of the means of spreading culture and education. You can be responsible for making the authentic voice of India heard throughout the world. That will be your patriotic duty. So to the extent you can, you must influence the industry till it becomes indigenous in every respect." "DNYANESHWAR" IN HOLLYWOOD That Indian picture "Dnyaneshwar", produced by the Prabhat Film Co., of Poona, seems to have dona well in Hollywood. It is interesting to note that this is the first Indian film, a show of which was sponsored by that august body: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. An authoritative Hollywood report says: "The picture was "A Boy Saint" (The English title) produced 5