Mumbai: The rich essence of tradition and culture in our living and simplicity in people is what India is known for in the world. Unlike ancient days, today inspired by the urban culture, we have lost the ability to find happiness in simplicity. We need spiritual sustenance to lead our lives in a more meaning way.
Shemaroo Entertainment releases three of Anu Malhotra's seminal documentaries - The Apatani of Arunachal Pradesh, The Konyak of Nagaland and the multiple award-winning The Maharaja of Jodhpur on DVDs to allow audiences today to experience the power of India's ancient living traditions in the comfort of their own homes.
The Apatani of Arunachal and The Konyak of Nagaland showcase the traditions, customs and lifestyles of the Apatani and Konyak tribes with never-before seen footage and compelling narratives. But most importantly, by capturing cultures that are fast disappearing, lends to these films a precious quality- they allow us to experience the wisdom of living traditions of life communities with whom we may never have physical contact. They are also ethnographically archival, the invaluable remnants of indigenous cultures, with the power to make us pause and think of what we have lost or are fast losing.
The Maharaja of Jodhpur, the story of his Highness Gaj Singh II, is a singularly masterful piece of cinema, enthralls at every level- its dazzling visuals superbly capture Jodhpur's incredible living traditions, festivals, ceremonial pageantry, regal splendour and the enchanting lifestyle of it's royalty, while it's technical detailing bring each frame alive with grandeur, transporting the viewers as it were, to the realms of royal revelry. A favourite of film festivals and audiences alike, it won Best Documentary & Music at the Indian Telly Awards in 2006 and Best Documentary & Cinematography at the IDPA in 2005. Internationally too, the film was feted and screened at over 15 festivals worldwide.
Anu Malhotra is one of India's top filmmakers, having won over 16 National and International awards. Over the past decades, Anu has transformed the lives and minds of people across India and the world, through her insightful documentaries, trend setting television programming and revolutionary awareness campaigns. On release of her three documentaries on DVDs, she shares her thoughts about the film "I have always sought to capture India's rich cultural heritage and vibrant living traditions through my films. My mission is to document cultures that are fast disappearing and remind viewers of the importance of learning from and sustaining, their traditional wisdom."
Hiren Gada, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment, speaks "We are pleased to bring documentaries of Anu Malhotra on DVDs. This is an effort taken by us to re-introduce and familiarize the up-coming generation with the different culture existing in different parts of our own country."
With premium packaging, each DVD Pack is economically priced at Rs.299/-
Experience the rich culture, traditions and majestic heritage of India with Apatani of Arunachal Pradesh, The Konyak of Nagaland and the multiple award-winning The Maharaja of Jodhpur!!
