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‘IFFiesta:’ Central Bureau of Communication adds flavour of art and culture to the 55th International Film Festival of India

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Panaji, Goa:26/11/24:The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is hosting Safarnama – a Multimedia Exhibition and also showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity through its artists under Song & Drama division, at Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.  The programme is being conducted as part of ‘IFFiesta’ on the sidelines of IFFI 2024.

Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Shri Sanjay Jaju, together with Eminent Film Actor and Producer Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao, had inaugurated the multimedia exhibition titled ‘Safarnama: Evolution of Indian Cinema’ at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024.

As part of centenary celebrations, IFFI 2024 is paying tribute to Indian cinema legends – Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Tapan Sinha, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. CBC has been instrumental in hosting immersive exhibitions designing the exhibition over 3000 square feet and giving the visitor an immersive cinematic experience through virtual reality panels too.  The multimedia exhibition is set up to reach out to people regarding India’s rich cinematic tradition and history.

Through a series of captivating cultural programmes, folk and classical dance forms from various regions of India are being performed at different venues of IFFI 2024, celebrating the country’s vibrant traditions and artistic heritage. Each dance form tells a unique story and embodies the local customs, rituals, and spirituality of its region, making it a spectacular visual and artistic experience for the film buffs at IFFI.

Over 110 talented artists from across the nation are participating in the event, representing a wide array of regional dance styles.

The performances are being organized by various CBC regional offices, including those from Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Jammu, Chennai, Himachal Pradesh, Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi.

The following performances are being featured:

  • Sattriya, Bhortaal, Deodhani, and Bihu Dance from Assam – Presented by CBC Guwahati
  • Gussadi Dance from Telangana – Presented by CBC Hyderabad
  • Odissi from Odisha – Presented by CBC Bhuvneshwar
  • Rouf from Kashmir – Presented by CBC Jammu Region
  • Karakattam from Tamil Nadu – Presented by CBC Chennai
  • Mohiniyattam from Kerala – Presented by CBC Kerala
  • Shirmor Nati, Dagyyali, and Deep Dance from Himachal Pradesh – Presented by CBC Himachal
  • Jogathi and Deepam Dance from Karnataka – Presented by CBC Bengaluru
  • Lavni Dance and Mujra from Maharashtra – Presented by CBC Pune
  • Cheri and Kalbeliya Dances from Rajasthan and Jhijhiya Dance from Bihar – Presented by CBC Delhi

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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