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Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Art Adda lights up Delhi with storytelling at Stein Auditorium
Jitendra Mishra at the discussion The heart of the city pulsed with story, rhythm, and reflection on Tuesday night as Art Adda: Storytelling in the HeART of the City took over the iconic Stein Auditorium at India Habitat Centre. Part of the ongoing Urban Adda 2025 series, the event was hosted by the Raahgiri Foundation in collaboration with Indigo Creative, and served as a unique confluence of film, performance, dialogue, and visual art — all woven around the theme of biodiversity and sustainable urban futures. At its core was a specially curated Film Festival spotlighting hyperlocal tales and global environmental narratives, alongside a striking contemporary dance performance, a thought-provoking panel discussion, a multimedia art exhibition, and a closing Gala Dinner. The programming was designed to evoke both introspection and inspiration—urging audiences to reimagine cities not just as built environments but as living ecosystems. The vision behind Art Adda, explained Raahgiri Foundation's co-founder Sarika Panda Bhatt, was to place art at the center of civic dialogue, and said,'Art Adda was conceived to bring an essential dimension to our conversations about urban futures. We at Raahgiri Foundation believe that art—in all its forms, be it film, performance, or visual installations—has an incredible power to touch hearts, provoke thought, and inspire collective creative energies showcased here tonight remind us how storytelling can help us envision and co-create more sustainable, resilient, and soulful cities for everyone.' Jitendra Mishra emphasized the importance of platforms like Art Adda in amplifying local voices on global issues,'Congratulations to Sarika Panda and the Raahgiri Foundation for this remarkable initiative. I'm glad to be part of it. We need more such spaces that spotlight hyperlocal stories for global audiences. What truly matters is setting the right context and forging emotional connections.' Art Adda was conceived to bring an essential dimension to our conversations about urban futures The programming was designed to evoke both introspection and inspiration—urging audiences to reimagine cities not just as built environments but as living ecosystems. 'Storytelling Is Civic Work': Panel Brings Artists and Activists Together One of the evening's key highlights was a panel discussion titled 'Storytelling is Civic Work', moderated by filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Chandramouli Basu. The panel brought together a cross-section of changemakers working at the intersection of narrative and environment: Jitendra Mishra, internationally acclaimed filmmaker and newly elected President of CIFEJ (the International Centre of Films for Children and Young People), Radhika Raj, Deputy Editor, Roundglass Sustain, Vijay Dhasmana, one of India's foremost ecological restoration experts, and Mallika Menon, Associate Director at Discovery Communications India/South Asia. #ArtAdda Spotlight on Films: Stories of Place, People, and Planet The Film Festival segment celebrated emerging and independent filmmakers whose work reflects deep engagement with place and purpose. Best Film – Student & Amateur Category: Nets of Despair by Ritika Yadav, awarded a cash prize of ₹50,000 Best Film – Professional Category: Microplastic Mayhem by Aishwariya Ashok, awarded ₹1,00,000 These awards underscore Art Adda's commitment to nurturing storytelling talent across levels, and investing in the next generation of visual storytellers. Art in Motion, Art in Stillness The evening transitioned from screen to stage with a powerful dance performance by Stance Dance Studio, which used rhythm and movement to explore themes of space, identity, and collective memory. Just outside the auditorium, in the Habitat Centre's Central Atrium, visual artist Sagar Singh curated an evocative art exhibition combining illustration, installation, and multimedia storytelling. The exhibit remains open to the public until June 5. #ArtAdda Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
As 'Baghuni' shines at Cannes, Partha Panda candidly speaks about Odia cinema making global mark
For film producer Partha Panda, it was a moment of pride as the first look of his Odia feature film 'Baghuni' (Dance Like a Tiger) was officially unveiled at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a conversation with ANI, he shared his experience of taking his film project to an international audience, his journey in filmmaking and how the Odia film market is making its mark globally. "It was a very great experience. I met and , who revealed our motion poster, so it was a very wonderful and most memorable experience." As part of the Official program of the Bharat Pavilion at Cannes International Film Festival, hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, the first-look motion poster of the film was released on May 15 in the presence of the film's director and producer, Jitendra Mishra, and producer Partha Panda. The film is a co-production among National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), Glocal Films UK Limited (founded by Odisha-born, London-based producer Partha Panda, and Jitendra Mishra's Cinema4Good Pvt. Ltd, 'Baghuni' is a co-production--the first of its kind for any film from Odisha, with the National Film Development Corporation(NFDC) returning to the state after a 23-year gap in significant cinematic collaborations. On the inspiration behind the film, he shared, "It's about women's empowerment, and a girl holding a protest in a male-dominated society, and how a lady is stepping out and fighting for her rights, so it is all about this." While talking about the film, he added, "We named it 'Baghuni'(Dance Like a Tiger) means Tigress and we had a dance called 'Bagha Nacha', (the Tiger dance is the traditional art form performed in Binka, Sonepur, and some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha), and the story was written by one of the good directors, his name is Jitendra Mishra, so we had a conversation from last 3-4 years ago about the story, so we developed the story, then we were going step by step, so first time in 2023, this story was selected in the NFDC co-production market, then luckily, out of 11 countries, 20 stories were selected and we were one of them, which was a good thing about that, and particularly for Odia language, this type of thing, like NFDC involvement happened after 23 years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " Partha Panda is an entrepreneur whose journey spans over 15 years of higher education and successful enterprise in the UK. He is a Managing Director, Film Producer & Arts Impresario. Despite being in a different profession, he always remained passionate about cinema. Sharing how his journey in filmmaking started, he added, "Every time I watch a movie from childhood, it's always I wanted to involve in film, but for me, when I was doing my graduation, that time I had an interest, either I wanted to become a director or something involved in the movie industry, but my study and everything was different. In my family, my mom is a good dancer, my dad studied in drama school, so we have a little understanding about that, which came a little from the family. So, the first time I tried was in 2008-09, but I could not finish that project for some reason." "Then I tried again in 2011, but again, we could not find the right person who could do the job together, because in this type of thing, finding the right director or person who can guide you is tricky. I found my friend, Jitendra Mishra. So, I thought, this is the guy with whom I can do the job. So, that's where the conversation started, and we were sort of working on this project for the last four years." Panda further discussed Odisha's cinema. According to him, the Odisha film market is still struggling; however, it is getting better, and with achievements like his film reaching Cannes, it gives a boost to the industry overall. "Odisha market, it's not that strong at the moment. But it's getting better. So, there was last... I don't know, maybe 5 to 10 years, there was a gap where people were not supporting that much, however, now things are improving," he said. Written and directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Jitendra Mishra, 'Baghuni' is the first international co-production from Odisha, featuring celebrated Odia actor Sabyasachi Mishra as the lead actor, and boasts a talented crew that includes multiple National Award-winning industry professionals.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Odia film's motion poster unveiled at Cannes
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The first look of an Odia film , 'Baghuni (Dance Like a Tiger)', was unveiled at the prestigious 78th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. "The film, a ground-breaking Indo-UK co-production , is the first-ever international cinematic collaboration of its kind from Odisha to be showcased on such a prominent global platform," said director Jitendra Mishra. The unveiling took place at the Bharat Pavilion, hosted by the ministry of information and broadcasting, where the release of the film's motion poster took place in the presence of several national and international dignitaries. Directed and co-produced by Mishra, the film is being produced in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), Glocal Films UK, and Cinema4Good Pvt Ltd. "The film marks NFDC's return to Odisha after over two decades, in a move that signifies renewed interest in the state's rich storytelling traditions. The story is described as a powerful tale of resistance and resilience, delving deep into themes of courage and the defiance of age-old societal norms. It celebrates Odisha's cultural heritage while amplifying local voices for a global audience," said Mishra. Featuring Sabyasachi Mishra in the lead, 'Baghuni' brings together an acclaimed creative team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo Set to be filmed across scenic locations in Odisha and London during Sept and Oct, the film will be made in Odia, Sambalpuri, Koshli and Hindi. "We are proud to showcase Odisha's rich art and culture through this inspiring story. Baghuni is not just a film — it's a movement to bring local narratives to the international stage," Mishra added. NFDC managing director Prakash Magdum said, "Baghuni is a path-breaking co-production that exemplifies the diversity of India's storytelling. At NFDC, we remain committed to promoting unique narratives and fostering international platforms for Indian talent."
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping teen
Agra: A special Pocso court in Agra sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a 17-year-old girl in 2023. The special Pocso judge, Jitendra Mishra, also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the said the incident took place on Feb 7 in 2023, and the victim's father filed a police complaint stating that the accused had kidnapped his daughter, and took her to an isolated place where he raped district govt counsel (ADGC), Vishwajeet Singh, said, "Following the incident and based on a complaint lodged by the girl's father, a case had been registered against him under sections 363 (kidnapping), 376 (rape) of the IPC, and relevant sections of the Pocso Act. A chargesheet was also filed against him in court. Based on evidence and witness testimonies, the court on Tuesday, found the accused, a resident of Kanikpur Sada under Barnahal police station, guilty."After the court passed its judgment, he was taken into custody and sent to jail.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
10 yrs after rape, murder of 12yo Dalit schoolgirl, man gets life in jail
Agra: A Pocso court in UP's Mainpuri on Thursday sentenced a 30-year-old man to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and murder of a 12-year-old Dalit schoolgirl in 2015. On Sept 2, that year, the class 7 student didn't return home after she went out in the evening. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her blood-soaked body was found the next morning in the village orchard. The girl's mother suspected a man from the village and filed a police complaint. An FIR was registered under IPC sections 302 (murder), 376 (rape), along with SC/ST and Pocso Act against the suspect. He was later arrested and sent to jail. Weeks later, police filed a chargesheet in court. The complainant stated: "My daughter went to the field around 7pm to relieve herself. We became worried when she didn't return and started looking for her in the village. In the morning, my daughter was found dead in an orchard. There was a lot of blood around her. She was brutally murdered." ADGC Vishwajeet Rathore said on Thursday: "After nearly 10 years of legal proceedings, the victim's family finally received justice. Judge Jitendra Mishra sentenced the convict to life in jail and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. He will need to spend an additional two months in prison if he fails to pay the fine."
