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FILMINDIA
March 1942
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Naseem has many a pathetic situation in "Ujala". This is one of them in which eloquent grief lends a suitable frame to her classic features.
"I am not suggesting that our films as also our literature should give up the ancient ideals of piety, loyalty, patriotism, duty, brotherly love, in fact any of the fundamental human emotions and feelings, but in order to be more instructive, they must be portrayed against the modern background.
"India's history, both mediaeval and modern, will supply any number of themes for biographical pictures. Travelcgues, documentaries, newsreels and shorts, such as they produce in America, must now be started here. I have noticed some attempts of late in this direction, but I am afraid not much is being yet done."
That reminded me of a film that was once made by someone of the Benares Hindu University and I remarked: "Sometime back, the film of the Benares Hindu University was taken, but it was never shown tn the country. Was it because the job was not done well?"
of funds by presenting its unique story of progress in the most vivid way?"
"Undoubtedly," said Sir Radhakrishnan.
STATUS OF FILM INDUSTRY
"Do you think," I ventured, "that we have the necessary men and
means to attain an all-round high standard like the Hollywood pictures?"
"I do-", said Sir Radhakrishnan. "Whatever I have seen of the Indian film industry gives me faith that if an earnest effort is made we shall be equal to the task. More and more young men, university graduates of both sexes, are becoming artistes, technicians and directors. There will be never any dearth of finance because this is an industry where people make money and which is progressive in many respects."
That gave me a clue to obtain, if possible, the seal of approval from such a high educational authority for the film as a respectable profession for our young men and women. "So, you don't look with disfavour on our educated young men and women getting into the industry and, in your opinion no social stigma attaches to this vocation?" That was from me and I wondered whether I would be disappointed.
"There is no industry that makes for human usefulness and human happiness that I shall put a ban upon", said Sir Radhakrishnan empha
"I do not know' Radhakrishnan.
observed Sir
"Don't you think, therefore", said I, "that a new film should be made of the Benares Hindu University as suggested by 'filmindia'? Won't it help your propaganda for collection
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At the inauguration of Laxmi Pictures, the dear old memory of the late Kikubhai Desai is revived at the Paramount Studios. From left to right: Seth Chunilal Desai. Mr. Chimanlal Trivedi, Mr. K. C. Dey. Miss Lecla Desai, Mr. Baburao Patel, Mr. M. A. Fazalbhoy, Mr. Kikubhai Desai Jnr., Mr. Shiraz Ali Hakim and Dr. Patel.