DESTINATION
1. ANOTHER PLACE ANOTHER TIME/ Beta/ Col/ 30 min/ English: The Andaman and Nicobar islands
This is a film on the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Situated in the Bay of Bengal, these group of small islands are not only surrounded by exquisite natural beauty but they are also home to people from diverse races, religions and cultures. The Andaman & Nicobar Archipelago are an example of a harmonious microcosm in a living museum.
2. MOUNTAIN MAGIC/ Beta/ Col/ 30 min/ English: The North Eastern state of Sikkim
Sikkim...a fascinating state in North East India. Yet another facet of the harmonious diversity of India. Situated amongst the picturesque Himalayas, dotted with monasteries, this film shows the magical beauty of this mountain state. This film was selected for a screening at the International Film Festival.
3. EVEREST '84/ Beta/ Col/ 60 min/ English: Historic expedition on the highest mountain peak
Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, a part of the picturesque Himalayas. It has lured many adventurers to climb and conquer it. This film is the complete story of a historic expedition, with its twists and turns, avalanches and adventures, with stunning high altitude photography and live recording from the Summit. Apart from being telecast nationally, the film won a National Award for Best Adventure film.
4. A SERIES OF SIX SHORT FILMS ON EVEREST/ Beta/ Col/ 12 min/English
1. 'Bachendri Pal': The first Indian woman to climb the Mt. Everest on 23rd May 1984. This film explores more on what drove this simple girl from Uttarkashi to such dizzying heights.
2. 'Meet the Indian Everest Team ( Part I & II )': The 20 member strong team of the Indian Mt. Everest expedition 1984 drew people together from as far as Ladakh and Karnataka and Garhwal and Sikkim. The best talents in mountaineering in the land came together in an attempt to scale the largest mountain in the world.
3. 'Veterans of Everest': This film takes you into the personal world of daredevil adventurists - introduces the 2 heroes of the 1965 Indian Everest Expedition and a rare and frank conversation with Mr. H. C. Sarin the founding father of Indian Mountaineering.
4. 'Tenzing Today': Tenzing Norgay was one of the first two people in history to climb Mt. Everest. This is a profile of this simple, engaging and great mountaineer.
5. 'Sir Edmund Hillary': A film is on this living legend. The first man to step on the summit of Mt. Everest.
6. 'Everest Base Camp': This film is on one of the biggest tourist attractions in Nepal. Situated at a height of over 18,000 ft., it is accessible after a gruelling trek lasting weeks. Base camp is a world of its own - stark, remote and icebound. The film traces the route to Base Camp and life in it.
5. MADHYA PRADESH: DESTINATIONS/ Beta/ Col/ 15 min/ 5 films/English
Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest states in India. It is here that heterogeneous cultures coexist harmoniously with each other. It offers fantastic destinations for the tourist; it encompasses famous historical sites and religious sites. It also has some amazing wildlife. This is a series of five films unravelling the mysteries of this state.
1. 'Magic Moments': in Gwalior, Shivpuri and Orccha
2. 'Celestial Journey': to Khajuraho, Chitrakoot and Bhandavgarh
3. 'Wild Splendour': in Jabalpur and Kanha
4. 'Pilgrim's Progress': to Omkareshwar, Indore, Maheshwar, Mandu and Ujjain
5. 'The Golden Legacy': i.e. Bhopal, Sanchi, Udaigiri, Bhojpuri
These films were awarded a certificate at the International Documentary Film Festival, Bombay.
6. GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY JOURNEYS/ Beta/ Col/ 20 min/ 4 films/English
This series of four films portrays exciting train journeys
1. 'The Royal Orient': This train was started in 1995, to take its privileged passengers through Rajasthan and Gujarat in 7 days on a Royal trip. It is the closest thing to experience oneself as the King or the Queen. The journey which started by knocking at the door of history and culture & tradition of India in Chittorrgarh ends in the Pink City, Jaipur amidst a staccato of colours.
2. 'Mumbai - Ooty': A trip from Mumbai to Ooty would not have been easy but for the ' Great Indian Railways' and the circular ticket which makes the long distance journeys all the more easy. The journey starts from Mumbai in the comforts of the Hussein Sagar Express to the Nizam city of Hyderabad. Then from Mahabalipuram in Charminar Express to the Neelgiri passenger which takes us to the tea gardens of beautiful Ooty, every moment of the journey is to be experienced to be believed.
3. 'Mumbai to Darjeeling': Mumbai to Darjeeling is the most sought after transportation in Mumbai. We visit Kharakhpur, the longest railway platform in the world, which comes on the way by the Geetanjali Express. After experiencing the magic of English Calcutta we set out to Jalpaigudi by the Kamroop Express and then by the inimitable Toy Train to Darjeeling.
4. 'Mumbai to Shimla': From severe cold waves in Delhi to the planned city of Chandigarh then we go to Shimla in the Shivalik Express.
