He left this world
His smile still alive!

While remembering Chaplin..!

- Manoj Kulkarni

Hello,

My "Manoj 'manas roomani' - Shayarana" You Tube Channel has now started with unique song written by me on Shrikrishna ji "Sabake man bhaye o Bansuriwale Shyam.." which has been sung by the famous Bhajan singer Mr. Anup Jalota ji!

It's great for me that this veteran singer sang & praised my song!
Please watch & listen this video in link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePNaQxzrYps

- Manoj Kulkarni
(manas roomani)]

There should be understanding before selecting the film of 'Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration'!

- Manoj Kulkarni

BIRTH CENTENARY OF CINEMA LEGEND MRINAL SEN!

 My golden memory with great Mrinal Sen ji in our 'IFFI'!

This is 100th Birth Anniversary year of the legend of our Indian Parallel Cinema.. great Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen!

Since his first film 'Raat Bhore' (1955)..Mrinalda contributed his outstanding cinematic excellence..for the past more than 50 years! His landmark film 'Bhuvan Shome' (1969) initiated 'New Wave' in our Indian Cinema!

 Mrinal Sen's landmark film 'Bhuvan Shome' (1969).

Mrinalda's cinema is known for it's artistic depiction of social reality! And his famous 'Calcutta Trilogy' (1971-73) focused on the socio-economical & political situation!

Almost all films of Mrinalda..from 'Akash Kusum' (1965) to 'Khandhar' (1984) won National Awards! And also got recognition at International Film Festivals with awards like..in Moscow for 'Chorus' (1975), in Berlin for 'Akaler Sandhane' (1981), in Cannes for 'Kharij' (1983), in Venice for 'Ek Din Achanak' (1989) & at Cairo for 'Aamar Bhuban' (2002). In 1997 he was a jury at '20th Moscow International Film Festival'!

 Mrinal Sen directing!

Mrinal Sen ji was honoured with the 'Padma Bhushan' & 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' by our.. Government of India!

And he wrote his autobiography.. 'Always Being Born'!

Remembered an informal meeting to Mrinalda in our 'International Film Festival of India' long back!

- Manoj Kulkarni

RESPECT! 🙏

REGARDS ON TEACHERS' DAY!

In our India..birthday of our second President an academic Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (5th September) is celebrated as 'Teachers' Day'!

This is a rare picture of our first Prime Minister of India..Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji with Dr. Radhakrishnan ji!

Salute to both of them!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

Best Wishes to our.."INDIA"..
'Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance'!

- Manoj Kulkarni

"India is on the Moon!" 🌝
Great job 'Chandrayaan-3'!!🌷
Congratulations to our 'ISRO'!!!👏

- Manoj Kulkarni

Best Wishes to our...'INDIA'!

VETERAN JOURNALIST JOE PINTO NO MORE!

Sad to know that veteran journalist and professor of Journalism..Joe (Joseph Melville) Pinto is no more!

He always admired my knowledge & writing on Cinema! And always used to address 'Dear Manoj' to me. Still remember our kind conversation!

Humble Homage!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

It seems scripted political drama for power is going on!

(On current political scenario in state!)

- Manoj Kulkarni

RELEVANT QUOTE!

 

OUR PRIDE!

On the current scenario, remembered more than thirty years old golden moment of visiting our Parliament, Delhi during our 'B.C.J.' study tour!

(In photo I am in the middle with classmates!)

- Manoj Kulkarni

GLOBE OF LOVE!

Let there be no borders and no walls..
People can go any where they wish..!

Let there be no rivalry and no wars...
World can unite for all human beings!

Let there be no hate among all of us..
Brotherhood and love flourishes lives!

- Manoj 'manas roomani'

(Best Wishes on Easter!)

 GREAT FILM HISTORIAN & FOUNDER OF 'NFAI'..NAIR!

A picture collage of P. K. Nair's work-life devoted to 'NFAI' & World Cinema!

Today is 90th Birth Anniversary of our Indian renowned Film Archivist, Film Historian and Founder-Director of the 'National Film Archive of India' (NFAI)..P. K. Nair!

I felicitated P.K.Nair in the function of my 'Chitrasrushti' in 2002 at 'NFAI'!

In 1989 I did 'Film Appreciation Course' jointly conducted by 'NFAI' and FTII'. Since then I had a long association with Nair sahab! I wrote a big article on 'NFAI' at its silver jubilee and interviewed him also for 'Jansatta' (Hindi newspaper).

 

In 2002, I launched my own film magazine 'Chitrasrushti' and in its publication ceremony Nair sahab delivered a lecture on World Cinema! And in each of its special issues he wrote an article! In 2013 he launched my film magazine's website too!

'Celluloid Man' an award winning documentary was made on his life and works!

Humble Tribute to Nairsahab!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

TARKOVSKY..91 AND HIS 'NOSTALGHIA'..40!

Soviet/Russian master Filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky while shooting 'Nostalghia'!

Today is 91st Birth Anniversary of Soviet/Russian master Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Editor, Film theorist and theatre & opera director..Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky!

Andrei Tarkovsky's famous films includes 'Ivan's Childhood' (1962), 'Andrei Rublev' (1965), 'Solaris' (1972), 'Mirror' (1975), 'Stalker' (1979) and 'Nostalghia' (1983) & 'The Sacrifice' (1985). Lack of conventional dramatic structure, long takes and distinctively authored use of cinematography were the highlights of his filmmaking!

Oleg Yankovsky & Domiziana Giordano in Tarkovsky's film 'Nostalghia' (1983).

This is also 40th anniversary year of one of Tarkovsky's masterpieces..'Nostalghia'. This was the first time he made film outside of his country with support of 'Mosfilm'! It was about a Russian poet & his interpreter visiting Italy for research the 18th-century Russian composer! This film utilized autobiographical elements from his experiences!

Tarkovsky widely regarded as one of the greatest film-makers of all time! Almost all of his films critically acclaimed & honoured in prestigious international film fistivals!

Humble Tribute to great Tarkovsky!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

WHEN I MET MICHELLE YEOH IN 'IFFI'

When saw news of pretty talented actress Michelle Yeoh won 'Best Actress' award in this '95th Oscars', I remembered nice meeting her in our 'IFFI'.. 'International Film Festival of India' held at Goa in 2013. Ang Lee's martial arts movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragaon' (2000) fame this Malaysian actress was there as chief guest in 'IFFI's closing ceremony!

Now Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win an 'Oscar' of 'Best Actress' for her multifaceted performance in Daniels' 'Oscar' winner sci-fi film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022).

Congratulations to her!

- Manoj Kulkarni

MICHELLE YEOH..FIRST ASIAN WOMAN TO WIN 'OSCAR'S BEST ACTRESS!

American sci-fi comedy made by Daniels 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' won 7 awards including 'Best Picture' & for artists at '95th Oscars'! In these, Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win an 'Oscar' of 'Best Actress' for her multifaceted performance!

Michelle Yeoh in 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon'

In 1990s, Michelle Yeoh gained recognition while acting in series of Hong Kong action films where she did her own stunts! After moving to US, she achieved fame with.. starring in James Bond film 'Tomorrow - Never Dies' (1997) & in Taiwanese master Ang Lee's martial arts movie 'Crouching - Tiger, Hidden Dragaon' (2000), which won 'Oscar's 'Best Foreign Language Film'! Then she won many awards including best actress by various film critics associations during last two decades!

I met Michelle Yeoh in our 'International Film Festival of India' ('IFFI') held at Goa in 2013. She was there as chief guest with her produced documentary 'Pad Yatra'!

Congratulations!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

It's commendable that, our Indian Cinema made impact on 'Best Original Song' and 'Best Documentary Short' awards of this '95th Oscars'! Surprisingly, our both the genres..mainstream popular and offbeat social got the recognition in it!

"Naatu Naatu.." from film 'RRR' & 'The Elephant Whisperers'!

In this, current sensation "Naatu Naatu.." from S. S. Rajamouli's Telugu film 'RRR' won 'Best - Original Song'. Its Music Director M. M. Keeravani and Lyricist Chandrabose received these awards! This commercially hit film is a fictional versions of two Indian revolutionaries & their friendship. Its Stars Ramcharan and Jr. NTR were also present there. (I personally found "Naatu Naatu.." dance westernised!)

Then 'The Elephant Whisperers' won 'Best Documentary Short'. This film is about the bond develops between a couple and an orphaned baby elephant. It's a directorial debut of Kartiki Gonsalves. She received this award with producer Guneet Monga!

This 'Oscar' ceremony was also proud moment for our famous star Deepika Padukone who was one of the presenters there. She was seen emotional when "Natu.." song won!

Congratulations to winners!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

It was nice meeting veteran Journalist & professor Mr. Kiran Thakur (famous as KT in students) in Alumni Meet at 'Ranade Institute' in the celebration of our 'Department of Communication and Journalism's (Pune University) 60th anniversary year!

Regards!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

HUNGERIAN CINEMA'S LEGEND..MARTA MESZAROS..91.

The first female filmmaker of Hungarian cinema..respected Marta Meszaros is now 91 years old!

After making short films, Meszaros directed her debut feature film 'The Girl' in 1968. She made 25 documentaries & over 15 feature films.

She is best known for her 'Diary For My Children' (1984) which won..'Grand Prix' at 'Cannes Film Festival'! It was a first film in a trilogy of her.. autobiographical films..which includes 'Diary For My Lovers' (1987) and 'Diary For My Father And Mother' (1990). She also won 'Golden Bear' at 'Berlin Film Festival' long back!

I met Marta Meszaros in our 'International Film Festival of India' (IFFI) at Delhi..25 years ago!

Wishing her good health!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

TRIBUTE TO 'BEAUTY QUEEN' OF OUR INDIAN CINEMA..MUMTAZ JEHAN..MADHUBALA ON 90TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY!

- Manoj Kulkarni

HOMAGE TO 'KALATAPASVI'!

Lgendary South-Indian Filmmaker & Character Actor..K. Viswanath Ji passed away yesterday!

My special article on him, which I wrote when he got 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award'..was published here in this my Blog 'CHITRASRUSHTI' on 26th April, 2018. Please see it!

Humble Homage!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Great success of 'Congress' leader Mr. Rahulji Gandhi & Bharat Jodo Yatra at Srinagar's Lal Chowk!

Congrats!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

'POETESS OF SINHALA CINEMA' NO MORE!

Sad to know, Sri Lankan veteran filmmaker Sumitra Peries passed away!

She was the first Sri Lankan female film director. From teenage drama 'Gehenu Lamai' (1978) to romantic 'Yahaluvo' (2007) & thriller 'Vaishnavee' (2018) she made different genres popular films. Her contribution to the development of Sinhala Cinema was commendable!

Sumitra Peries was the wife of Sri Lankan legendary filmmaker Lester James Peries who left this world four years ago! That time I wrote homage article on him here!

I still remember meeting to this great filmmaker couple of Sri Lanka..Lester James Peries and Sumitra Peries..in our 'International Film Festival of India' (IFFI) held at New Delhi in 2000. [Here is that photograph].

Humble homage to her!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

GREATEST SHOWMAN..CECIL B. DEMILLE!

Today is Death Anniversary of great American Film Producer & Director of Silent & Sound era..Cecil B. DeMille!

Best known as Hollywood's pioneering Showman..who's movies like 'Cleopatra' (1934), 'The greatest show on Earth' (1952) & 'The Ten Commandments' (1956)..are the milestones in history of world cinema!

Homage to him..!

- Manoj Kulkarni

One Thousand poems on Blog 'Shayarana'!

Hello,

Glad to inform you that I have published my 1000 poems on my Blog.. 'Shayarana'! These poems are in different forms and in both the genres.. romantic & contemporary!

Please see my this blog in link here: https://manshayarana.blogspot.com

Regards!

- Manoj Kulkarni
('manas roomani')

BERGMAN'S 'VIRGIN SPRING' FAME BIRGITTA..80+

I always remember this an innocent beautiful face of Karin the character sensitively portrayed by Birgitta Pettersson in renowned Swedish Film- maker Ingmar Bergman's great film 'Jungfrukallan'!

Metaphoric climax of' film 'The Virgin Spring' (1960).

I wrote a lot on 'The Virgin Spring' ('Jungfrukallan'/1960) one of my most favourite films from the history of world cinema! It was a rape and revenge tale..which is still contemporary! Its metaphoric climax touched the heart! This film won 'Oscar's 'Best Foreign Language Film' Award!

This graceful Swedish actress Birgitta Pettersson appeared on screen in 1954 with novel based film 'Salka Valka' directed by Arne Mattsson! Then in 1958 she entered into great Ingmar Bergman's cinema with 'The Magician'! She was also there in his television film 'In the Presence of a Clown' (1997).

Today is 84th Birthday of this veteran actress!!

Warm Regards!!

- Manoj Kulkarni

New Year comes and goes..

Still there are incomplete desires & dreams

Yes, I have to work!

- Manoj 'manas roomani'

(New Year wishes in Haiku!)