Biography

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - President of India ( L. V. )

This film is based on speeches of and interviews with the late President of India, Servepalli Radhakrishnan, recorded between 1947 and 1966. In these speeches and interviews S. Radhakrishnan talks about his childhood, education, influences, philosophy, political career, public life, etc. The President's sojourn to the UK, the USA and the USSR are also included. Welcoming S. Radhakrishnan, the President of the USA, Mr. John F. Kennedy said, "The President is a noted philosopher.

Salil Chowdhury ( L. V. )

Writer, story-teller, dramatist, music-composer and above all a humanist Salil Chowdhury lives forever through his works.

Mrinal Sen: Self and Cinema

This documentary highlight the life, works and achievement of Mrinal Sen.

Abhinaya

Abhinaya is a differently abled South-Indian Actress who is both hearing and speech impaired.

Images / Reflections : A Journey into the Imagery of Adoor Gopalkrishnan

This film focuses on Shri Adoor Gopalkrishnan's film making style and idioms. This is achieved through the interviews and the clippings of his films. The film also brings into focuses the relationship between the folk arts of Kerala and films made by Adoor Gopalkrishnan.

Phulbasan Bai

This is a biographical documentary on the life of a women, Phulbasan, who has proved, beyond doubt that if a woman has the will, she can inspire of economic constraints, utter poverty, with no educational background social restrictions and opposition from every strata of society can not only achieve incredible heights but can also become the uptime of strength and inspiration for Lacs of women around her.

Dr. Shivajirao Patwardhan

A biographical film on Dr. Shivarjirao Patwardhan who did aremarkable work for eradication of leprosy. Dr. Patwardhan wasborn in a Karnataka village on December 28, 1892. After obtaininga degree in Homeopathy, he went to Amravati (Maharashtra) in 1

Creative Artists of India - Satyajit Ray

One of the early documentaries on Satyajit Ray. Here world-renowned Indian film-maker narrates the process of his film making.

Raja - Radha

A biographical on the well known Kuchipudi dancer-couple Raja and Radha Reddy from Andhra Pradesh, In this film they talk about their art, their trials and tribulations, their agonies and ecstasies’ and their hopes and aspirations. Raja and Radha Reddy have provided a new dimension to the traditional Kuchipudi dance.

Light, Shadow and Me (V. K. Murthy)

A vetran cameraman of the black & white era. V. K. Murthy's collaboration with Guru Dutt resulted in many memorable films. He was a master of light & shadow and created many innovative techniques. in 2008 the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards was conferred on this Veteran Cinematographer who is the first Cameraman to receive the honour for his contribution to Indian cinema.

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