The premiere of the award-winning Short film
titled “Kitaab” starring legendary actor late Mr. Tom Atler held in New
Delhi. The actor who will be remembered
for his brilliant acting, Tom Alter will be seen in his last feature film. The
movie is based on the increasing influence of electronic gadgets, we are moving
away from books. Therefore, apart from the film screening, there was also a
panel discussion on the topic of “Impact of Electronics gadgets on Books.”
The event took place in Film Division
Auditorium at Mahadev Road. The entire program was graced by the presence of
well-known personalities and the panelists, Padmbhushan Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak,
Founder Sulabh Swachchata Andolan and Smt. Maitreyee Pushpa noted Novelist and
Hindi Writer, Vice Chairperson, Hindi Academy, as well as director of the film
Kamlesh K Mishra.
In the panel discussion, Dr. Pathak stated,
"Nowadays, people are tangled up in gadgets and mobiles. All these gadgets
need support, they can’t work without any support like electricity, internet
and all, but our books are free. Yes, gadgets are also important but it can't
replace the feel of a book."
Whereas,
Smt. Maitreyee said, "the history of Kitaab is old, it changes every phase
of life and things have changed a lot, we don't need any technology for a book,
no internet nothing. We can read a book anywhere, in a forest as well. Yes,
technology has reached so far, mobile phones are useful for everyone even
ladies in small villages as well. But the culture of books will never end and
it should not end."
Directed by the award-winning director
Kamlesh K Mishra, the impactful film reveals, because of the increasing
influence of electronic gadgets, the books are getting away from us. And the
legendary actor Late Tom Alter has played the role of an old librarian in this
film and left no stone unturned to get the last reader coming to the
library.
Well,
'Kitaab' won best film Short Film, Calcutta International Cult Film Festival. A
finalist for Feel The Reel International Film Festival (U.K), Chosen for Second
Best Male Actor (Tom Alter).
Even Semi-Finalist for Las Angeles Cine Fest
(Still in the race of Finalist) and Official Selection for Rome Independent
Prisma Award.
