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January 1943
pointed him as their Film Producer— a unique recognition for a man who began as a bell-boy twenty-five years ago.
For a year Shantaram went off his own production and threw himself headlong into the production of somedoubtful short subjects to prop up the war-efforts of the country .
But the blue and the purple of the State soon choked the artistic soul of our artist. Once again he rebelled and became free.
Rajkamal Kalamandir is the new temple where this unique devotee will burn new incense from day to day at the Altar of Art.
Yes, Shantaram will travel fast and true on his glorious journey to immortality, but very often he looks back at the rough road he has left behind and as he looks back he sees the huge boulders which once blocked his way and trembles at the thought of other travellers having to stumble against them.
Out of this sympathetic fear for his fellowmen Is born India's very first Film Academy for which Shantaram apologises as follows: "What use is my success and money and for that matter my very existence, if 1 cannot help others along the journey and make it a bit easier for them. I must do my bit. All human effort must contribute to lessen the misery that has filled the world today."
Vcena, chic and coy provides new thrills in 'Yad', an Asiatic Picture.
FILMINDIA
Shahzadi — a popular dancer — is seen to advantage in "Haso Haso-c-Duniyawalle" a social picture of Soubhagya.
Those are the words of a very human artist who has not forgotten his own past on the crest of his crowded hour.
The year 1943 therefore brings into existence India's first Film Academy where students of motion picture art will be initiated into the mysteries of motion picture production by the unique method Of practical training in a live studio.
This will be specialised training in a commercialised art which pays fabulous salaries to its employees. And yet the training fees are kept a reasonable minimum and the recurring losses in establishment expenses for the first five years will be met from the private purse of Mr . Shantaram .
Elsewhere in this issue is published the trade announcement of the Film Academy of India and those, who have been anxious to join the Indian film industry in one department or other, have now the opportunity to do so.
In the meanwhile, let film enthusiasts remember that India's first Film Academy owes its existence to a bell-boy who built his life between the two tinkles of the office bell.
Thanks, Shantaram, for keeping another promise.
BABURAO PATEL
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