FilmIndia (Jan-Nov 1942)

FILMINDIA "FILMINDIA" STORY SOLD "Love In Marble", Dewan Sharar's story of the Taj, which appeared in the New Year Number of "filmindia", has been purchased by Director A. R. Kardar for picturization. Another story of Dewan Sharar is reported to have been purchased by the Chitra Productions as the next starring vehicle for that popular artiste, Leela Chitnis. Dewan Sharar — that name sounds as romantic as the numerous romantic works of this celebrated writer of international repute. I have come across few people with Sharar's acute gift cf dramatic talent and with his genius to weave an intriguing plot from thin air. The other day, I read a famous Sharar novel, "The Gong of Shiva", published in England and I think that if some enterprising producer can produce this story in English, there is good money waiting for him, not only in India but overseas, with India so much in the international headlines at present. Indian producers, whose chronic complaint about lack of good film stories has now become a scandal, will do well to get in touch with Dewan Sharar at Connaught Circus, New Delhi. I am sure, Sharar has or will have a story for every mood and every hour February 1942 and every producer. And every one of them will provide one more proof of Sharar's genius and soaring flight of imagination. "PADOSI" IN ASSAM AND SIND When "Padosi" was screened in Bombay about a year ago, we welcomed it as a symphony of Ram and Rahim, a picture that had the vibrant and unmistakable message of peace and harmony between Hindus and Muslims in the symbolic characters of Mirza and Thakur. There was none of the tub-thumping pro paganda to drive this lesson but that was the obvious moral thereof. We are very glad to find that at least two provincial governments in India had not only the wisdom to see this educative value of "Padosi" but they signalised it by declaring the shows of this picture tax-free within their provinces. These Governments are the Sind and Assam Governments. It is remarkable that in either case, the Premiers were Muslim viz: Khan Bahadur Alia Bux and Sir Sadulla Khan. This token of appreciation must be very pleasing indeed to the producers viz: Shantaram and his colleagues. Is it not a pity, however, that the lesson of their own creation is so woefully lest on them? After months of intensive effort snd research, we ore pleased to announce that the H)"2 Edition of our Prospectus " ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES" is now out of the publishers' hands and ready for free distribution. Containing 150 pages of Practical guidance, this Prospectus is beyond argument the fi est and most complete handbook on successful :areers ever compiled. It i* a book that should be on the bookshelf of every person interested in success whatever his age, position or experience. The Prcspectus contains among other intensely interesting matter details of A.M.I.C.E-, A.M.I. Mech.E., A.M. I.E.E., A.M. I.A.E., A.M.I.W.T., A.M. I. R E., Government Service and other important Examinations: ou'lines postal courses in all branches of CIVIL, MECHANICAL. ELECTRICAL, AUTOMOBILE, RADIO, TALKIE. TELEVISION AND AERONAUTICAL AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING, BUILDING, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT, etc., and explains the unique advantages of our Employment Department. BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 243, BRITISH INSTITUTES HOUSE, HORNBY ROAD, BOMBAY CUT HERE — THIS GUIDE TO CAREERS SPECIAL WAR-TIME SERVICE To overcome the effect of delays in Mails, we ere conducting om complete Tutorial Seivice from Bombay. Dur'ng the war, therel lessons in all subjects will be issued and corrected in Bcmbay. The specially appointed Representative of our London Tuti Department, who anived in India some mon'hs ego, is condu the new Overseas Tutorial Department, composed exclusively C tutors who possess officially recognised Degrees in the subjects fo which they are responsible. Our students will, the'efore, recent exactly the same training as hitherto, but will always be assured < immediate attention, being unaffected by Mail conditions. If your English is weak, you will receive cur easy English Coura free of charge. WE DEFINITELY GUARANTEE "NO PASS — NO FEE" If you want to earn bioger pay, you must read 44 E N G I N F T HI > G OPPOKTUNITH S*\ In your own int«res'S we advise vou to send for your copv of this enliqhtening guide to well pai < posts, NOW. There is no cost or ol ligation of any kind. send me, free without obligation, copy of I9u2 Edition of >our Prospectus -'ENG'NCEDING O P PO R T UNITIEs." NAME ADDRESS All correspondence is confidential. 14