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Mint
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
This Hindi movie to have world premiere at New York Indian Film Festival; director reveals why he chose dark comedy
The feature film Kaisi Ye Paheli, written and directed by debutant Ananyabrata Chakravorty (ABC), is slated to have its world premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), scheduled to run from June 20 to 22, 2025. He revealed they chose dark comedy and murder mystery because to 'connect with wider audience' as they make it 'palatable and accessible' and didn't want to take a 'serious tone while addressing a serious matter'. 'We are addressing a serious matter, and therefore didn't want to take a serious tone. It's only when we make something palatable and accessible that we are able to connect with a wider audience. Hence the exciting genres - so the audiences enjoy the story, before they take home the theme and begin a conversation around it,' Chakravorty shares in an exclusive conversation with The film has been selected for the Competition Section and nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Debut Film. Its premiere will take place at Village East by Angelika on June 21. When asked how the premiere selection feels, the director mentions, 'Maybe the word is validation, but it's more special because we didn't tailor the film for festivals. We could've made it to a good festival by following the usual themes and narratives that festivals expect from Indian filmmakers. But we didn't take that road. Instead, we went ahead with the story that we wanted to tell - our way. Getting recognised by such a reputed festival despite that is what makes it all the more special for us.' Produced by Nishu Dikshit and Take Pictures, Kaisi Ye Paheli explores a lonely mother's attempts to connect with her disrespectful policeman son by helping him solve a murder. It is set against the backdrop of a small hill town in Northeast India and was shot in Sikkim. Chakravorty says, 'We have tried to address loneliness and the conflict between old mothers and their grown-up sons - which we feel doesn't get talked about much in our society and pop culture.' The film features Nadiya Ke Paar fame actress Sadhana Singh, Kaala Paani actor Sukant Goel, and Rajit Kapur, who returns to the screen as a Bengali detective. Chittaranjan Giri takes on the role of a character from the Northeast. "Sadhana is a natural performer. She has such a beautiful motherly charm, and I knew the moment I met her that she is the perfect actor to play the mother in our film - because of the uncanny mix of dignity and simplicity with which she carries herself. I had to put in very little effort towards directing her - just a narration and a couple of sessions on the intentions of each scene, and that was it - she got the character," Chakravorty adds.
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Anti-India resolutions of OIC countries hurts Indian Muslims": Indian envoy thanks Indonesia for supporting New Delhi's stand on terrorism
Jakarta (Indonesia), May 30 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sandeep Chakravorty, on Friday expressed concerns that anti-India resolutions by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) hurt Indian Muslims. He also thanked Indonesia for supporting India's stand on terrorism, thwarting Pakistan's effort to criticise India on the Kashmir issue at a recent meeting of OIC Parliamentary Union held in Jakarta. Chakravorty questioned why countries friendly to India, including OIC members, would support such resolutions. Chakravorty highlighted that India is home to one of the largest Muslim populations globally, emphasizing the need for OIC countries to be mindful of this demographic reality. 'Anti-India resolutions of OIC countries hurts Indian muslims... Indonesia is a friend of India, why should other friends of India and OIC countries support this kind of resolution? We should be mindful that India is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world...,' said the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia. Notably, Pakistan's efforts to include criticism of India on the Kashmir issue in the OIC document were unsuccessful, thanks to the opposition from Indonesia, Egypt, and Bahrain. Pakistan's efforts to rally the 57-member OIC against India have been met with resistance. Many OIC member countries, which have cordial relations with India, have refused to toe Pakistan's line, dealing a blow to its diplomatic efforts. The Ambassador urged OIC countries that are friends of India to reconsider their stance on these resolutions. He emphasized the importance of recognizing India's diverse population and its commitment to unity in diversity. Chakravorty also emphasized the strong message conveyed by India's actions against terrorism, which has resonated with Indonesia, a country that has also faced terrorism. Both nations, with significant Muslim populations, share a mutual understanding of the threat posed by terrorism. 'The message that has been conveyed strongly is that whole India is behind the action that the government has taken, terrorism has no place in the modern world, and the Government of India has a zero tolerance policy. I think this has found resonance from the Indonesian side, as Indonesia suffers from terrorism. It has the largest Muslim population in the world, while India has the second-largest population, so there is a mutual understanding,' Chakravorty said. Chakravorty highlighted Indonesia's robust anti-terror program, including de-radicalisation initiatives, which India can learn from. He added, 'What was discussed was the Indonesian anti-terror program. Indonesia has anti-terror cooperation with many countries, including India. It also has a robust de-radicalisation program against violent and online extremism. These are the learnings we have from Indonesia.' As part of their official visit to Indonesia, the all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, MA, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU), and Mr. Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of NU -- the world's largest Islamic organisation. The Indian delegation sought NU's unwavering support against violence and religious extremism. Emphasising the shared values of peace and unity between India and Indonesia, Sanjay Jha urged NU leaders to stand with India and condemn cross-border terrorism, sending a strong message to the global community. Both India and Indonesia, with the largest Muslim populations globally, uphold the principle of Unity in Diversity or Bhinneka Tunggal Ika as state policy and as a way of life. Condemning terrorism and attacks on innocent civilians, KH Ulil expressed deep solidarity with India, saying, 'I felt the pain of India,' and called for stronger cooperation between India and Indonesia to promote peace and economic development. The all-party delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, included prominent MPs such as Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lala, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi from BJP, Abhishek Banerjee from TMC, John Brittas from CPI-M, along with Salman Khurshid and Mohan Kumar. Together, they sought to strengthen ties and garner support against cross-border terrorism. (ANI)
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
CBI arrests Oil India official, private company executive for bribery
Photo credit - ANI The CBI has arrested a deputy general manager of Oil India Limited posted in Assam's Duliajan and a private company executive for alleged bribery of Rs 7 lakh, officials said on Monday. Prayas Chakravorty, a deputy general manager (DGM) of Oil India Limited (OIL), had allegedly demanded the bribe from Jyoti Kumar Singh, the DGM of Noida-based United Drilling Tools Limited, for the award of certain contract in favour of the private company, they said. Both were arrested and produced before a CBI special court in Ghaziabad on Monday. "It was also alleged that accused public servant (Chakravorty) demanded 70 grams of gold ornaments for himself as well as for some other unknown public servant from accused DGM (Singh) of said private company in lieu of award of certain contract in favour of him," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement. Singh told the accused official that he could not arrange the gold jewellery and would pay in cash, the officials said. United Drilling Tools MD Kunal Gupta, also an accused in the FIR, arranged Rs 7 lakh to be delivered to Chakravorty, according to the statement. On receiving the cash, Chakravorty allegedly purchased gold coins worth more than Rs 3.70 lakh from a shop in Noida and took home the remaining cash amount on the same day. "The CBI laid a trap immediately thereafter and caught the accused public servant red-handed with Rs 3.34 lakh cash (approx) and documents related to the purchase of gold from the possession of accused public servant," the spokesperson said in the statement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo "Searches were conducted at residential and official premises of the accused at various places in Delhi, Noida, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia which led to the recovery of gold jewellery (obtained as bribe), over Rs 30 lakh cash (from private persons), mobile devices and several incriminating documents," according to the statement. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Terror attack in Kashmir does not reflect the teachings of Islam practiced in Indonesia: Prez Prabowo
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed the opinion that the terror attack in Kashmir did not reflect the teachings of Islam practiced in Indonesia and noted that any system influenced by the military does not produce desired results. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan This was conveyed by Prabowo to Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Sandeep Chakraborty when the President sought to meet him to discuss the terror attack. "I was summoned by the President to convey his condolences, concerns, and views on the terror attacks in India," said Chakravorty. The meeting lasted for close to two hours. According to Chakravorty, Prabowo said that the terror act did not reflect the teachings of Islam practiced in Indonesia. As the leader of a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, the President was said to be deeply shocked by the cruelty of the attack targeting innocent tourists, according to the Indian envoy. "He was deeply moved by the cruelty of the attack. How innocent tourists were killed mercilessly just because of their religion. So, I briefed him on the current situation, the history of our relationship, and also followed up on his visit to India," he said. The Indonesian President also recalled his friendship with PM Narendra Modi and was visibly upset with the terror attack, according to informed sources. The President also pointed out during the conversation that the role of military must be controlled in any democracy for it to prosper, sources informed. Earlier, Prabowo said in a post on the X, "Indonesia strongly condemns this heinous act and supports the people and government of India in rejecting all forms of terrorism.' During Prabowo's January visit here for the Republic Day celebrations, he and Modi strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in combating this threat through bilateral and multilateral initiatives. They underscored the importance of strengthening global efforts to combat terrorism, including eliminating terror financing and preventing the recruitment of terrorists, without any double standards. Both leaders emphasized the need for all countries to work collectively to deny safe havens and support networks to terrorist groups, in accordance with international obligations and commitments. Both leaders called upon all countries to take concerted action against UN-proscribed terrorist organizations and their affiliates. Recognizing the evolving nature of security challenges, the two leaders agreed to work together in preventing the spread of online radicalization and strengthening mechanisms to counter extremist ideologies, according to the joint statement issued following the visit. In addition to conveying condolences, the meeting also discussed cooperation in the fields of investment, digitalization, and trade. The Indonesian delegation had previously visited India to discuss collaboration in the digital sector. "There is great interest in India-Indonesia cooperation. We discussed trade issues and various topics were discussed. This meeting was quite detailed," Chakraborty pointed out.
