Film-screenings 2019
The Disciple
Summary:
Summary: The Disciple (2020) is an Indian Marathi-Language drama film written, Directed & edited by
Chaitanya Tamhane. The film’s main protagonist, Shared Nerulkar has devoted his life to becoming
an Indian classical music vocalist, diligently following the traditions and discipline of old masters, his
guru, and his father. But as years go by, Sharad starts to wonder whether it’s really possible to achieve the
excellence he’s striving for.
It was released on 30 April, 2021.
2ND SESSION on 9 OCTOBER 2015 :
BharatNatyam: Sacred in form, dynamic in spirit
Summary:
A Doordarshan compilation of performances from some of the most celebrated contemporary artistes of the genre like the Padmabhushans: Kalanidhi Narayana, Dr. Yamini Krishnamurthy, Alarmel Valli and Padma Shris: Leela Samson and Malavika Sarukkai. The recitals offer views into nearly all aspects of Bharatnatyam dance and end with two excerpts from larger choreographed traditional dance-dramas. The film will be accompanied by explanations preceding each piece by classical exponent Ms. Sheema Kermani (Runtime: 65 mins)