Chaitra (film)
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Chaitra is a short film by Kranti Kanade
based on G.A. Kulkarni's story of the same name. Kranti selected this story for his thesis short film towards completion of his degree in Direction from FTII
. The film went on to win five National Film Awards in 2002.
. Being a student film, Director did not have enough budget but Sonali Kukarni and Lalan Sarang agreed to do the film without remuneration. Music Director Late Bhaskar Chandavarkar
not only composed music for the film without taking any remuneration but he also paid for the musicians himself. Cinematographer Mahesh Muthuswami contributed an amount towards the production and so did the Sound designer Subir Das.
in 2002.
National Film Award for Best Short Fiction Film
National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction
(Bhaskar Chandavarkar
)
National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Non-Feature Film)
(Sonali Kulkarni
)
At the Mumbai International Film Festival
2002 it won National Critics’ Award and Best Short - Silver.
That year, it was India's official entry to the Student Academy Awards
.
It was also included in a DVD titled 'Master Strokes'- a compilation of works of twenty renowned FTII students.
2. Cinematic Kranti!
3. A new film-maker on the horizon
4. Chaitra included in 'Master Strokes'
Kranti Kanade
Kranti Kanade is an award-winning Film Director and Screenwriter born in Pune, India. He studied filmmaking at FTII and UCLA .-Gandhi Of The Month:...
based on G.A. Kulkarni's story of the same name. Kranti selected this story for his thesis short film towards completion of his degree in Direction from FTII
Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
. The film went on to win five National Film Awards in 2002.
Production
The film was shot in Alandi village near Pune and the post-production done in FTIIFilm and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
. Being a student film, Director did not have enough budget but Sonali Kukarni and Lalan Sarang agreed to do the film without remuneration. Music Director Late Bhaskar Chandavarkar
Bhaskar Chandavarkar
Bhaskar Chandavarkar was an Indian sitar player, academic and film and theatre composer who worked with directors of Indian cinema, in various languages including Marathi, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, Mrinal Sen, Girish Karnad, Aparna Sen and Amol Palekar and was known for his blending of Indian...
not only composed music for the film without taking any remuneration but he also paid for the musicians himself. Cinematographer Mahesh Muthuswami contributed an amount towards the production and so did the Sound designer Subir Das.
Awards
Chaitra won five National Film AwardsNational Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
in 2002.
National Film Award for Best Short Fiction Film
National Film Award for Best Short Fiction Film
The National Film Award - Best Short Fiction Film winners:...
National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction
National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction
The National Film Award - Best Music Direction - Non-Feature Film winners:...
(Bhaskar Chandavarkar
Bhaskar Chandavarkar
Bhaskar Chandavarkar was an Indian sitar player, academic and film and theatre composer who worked with directors of Indian cinema, in various languages including Marathi, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, Mrinal Sen, Girish Karnad, Aparna Sen and Amol Palekar and was known for his blending of Indian...
)
National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Non-Feature Film)
National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Non-Feature Film)
The National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention - Non-Feature Film winners:...
(Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actress. She was born in Pune. She has majorly worked in Marathi and Hindi films. She is famous for her role in Dil Chahta Hai.-Career:...
)
At the Mumbai International Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films , is a festival organised in the city of Mumbai by the 'Film Division', Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It has been organised since 1990, and focuses on documentary, short and animation...
2002 it won National Critics’ Award and Best Short - Silver.
That year, it was India's official entry to the Student Academy Awards
Student Academy Awards
The Student Academy Awards is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' annual competition for college and university filmmakers. The awards were originally named the Student Film Awards and were first presented in 1973. Since 1975, the awards have been given annually, usually in June...
.
It was also included in a DVD titled 'Master Strokes'- a compilation of works of twenty renowned FTII students.
Press
1. A philosopher and a filmmaker2. Cinematic Kranti!
3. A new film-maker on the horizon
4. Chaitra included in 'Master Strokes'