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== Reviews == | == Reviews == | ||
This film received positive with ''[[British Film Institute]]'' terming it as "An inspiring family film from India". The ''Sprockets Toronto Film Festival'' noted that "The film celebrates imagination, self-confidence and perseverance." One of India's most respected critics [[Maithili Rao]], in the [[Frontline (magazine)]] said that the film was "A rare combination of sensitivity and gentle humour".<ref>{{cite web |author=Maithili Rao |publisher=Frontline, [[Hindustan Times]] |title=Reality and dreams |date=25 October 2008 |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2522/stories/20081107252209100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081214180005/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2522/stories/20081107252209100.htm |url-status= | This film received positive with ''[[British Film Institute]]'' terming it as "An inspiring family film from India". The ''Sprockets Toronto Film Festival'' noted that "The film celebrates imagination, self-confidence and perseverance." One of India's most respected critics [[Maithili Rao]], in the [[Frontline (magazine)]] said that the film was "A rare combination of sensitivity and gentle humour".<ref>{{cite web |author=Maithili Rao |publisher=Frontline, [[Hindustan Times]] |title=Reality and dreams |date=25 October 2008 |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2522/stories/20081107252209100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081214180005/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2522/stories/20081107252209100.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=14 December 2008 |accessdate=2009-05-24 }}</ref> Similarly, Rachel Dwyer, ''[[University of London]]'' termed the film as "Totally delightful". ''Cleveland Film Festival, USA'' noted it a "Gem of a film". ''St.Louis Film Festival, USA'' described ''Mahek'' as a "Beautifully filmed with a nice eye for color and very funny", whereas the ''Syracuse New Times, [[New York (state)|New York]]'' applauded that the film "Certainly matches Truffaut’s cinematic spirit." | ||
Mahek has been included in the curriculum of Otterbein College, one of the oldest universities in the US.<ref name="mah">{{cite news |last1=Sumithra |first1=Thangavelu |title=Cinematic Kranti! |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-life/cinematic-kranti/article1115140.ece |accessdate=15 January 2017 |work=[[Business Line]] |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="french">{{cite news |last1=Praveen |first1=Donthi |title=A philosopher and a film-maker |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/opeds/A-philosopher-and-a-film-maker/Article1-320279.aspx |accessdate=15 January 2017 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=28 June 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226054403/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/opeds/A-philosopher-and-a-film-maker/Article1-320279.aspx |archivedate=26 December 2010}}</ref> | Mahek has been included in the curriculum of Otterbein College, one of the oldest universities in the US.<ref name="mah">{{cite news |last1=Sumithra |first1=Thangavelu |title=Cinematic Kranti! |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-life/cinematic-kranti/article1115140.ece |accessdate=15 January 2017 |work=[[Business Line]] |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="french">{{cite news |last1=Praveen |first1=Donthi |title=A philosopher and a film-maker |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/opeds/A-philosopher-and-a-film-maker/Article1-320279.aspx |accessdate=15 January 2017 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=28 June 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226054403/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/opeds/A-philosopher-and-a-film-maker/Article1-320279.aspx |archivedate=26 December 2010}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:53, 24 October 2021
| Mahek | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kranti Kanade |
| Produced by | Children's Film Society, India |
| Written by | Kranti Kanade Kedar Dharwadkar |
| Starring | Shreya Sharma Madan Deodhar Anuya Bhagwat Lalan Sarang Anuja Borkar Dhiresh Joshi |
| Music by | Mathieu Lamboley |
| Cinematography | Mrinal Desai |
| Edited by | Suchitra Sathe |
Release date | 28/10/2007 |
Running time | 80min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi English |
Mahek is an Indian children's film by writer-director Kranti Kanade.
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
It's about 11-yr old dreamer Mahek who wants to be the best at everything, but is unsure of how to achieve her goals.
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
The film was produced by the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI).
Crew[edit | edit source]
Legendary artist and cartoonist Mario Miranda did the illustrations for the film. The crew was FTII alumnus who subsequently did notable work. Mrinal Desai, the DOP, was the second unit director of photography on 'Slumdog Millionaire' and later shot universally acclaimed film 'Court'. Editor Suchitra Sathe and Sound designer Anmol Bhave worked on National Award-winning films.
Release[edit | edit source]
It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival to affectionate reviews. Invited to over twenty International film festivals including Chicago, Munich, Toronto, St Louis and Cleveland, it won awards in Hollywood and Houston. It was Best Children's film nominee at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Australia and was shown as part of "Modern India" studies syllabus at the Otterbein University.[1]
Reviews[edit | edit source]
This film received positive with British Film Institute terming it as "An inspiring family film from India". The Sprockets Toronto Film Festival noted that "The film celebrates imagination, self-confidence and perseverance." One of India's most respected critics Maithili Rao, in the Frontline (magazine) said that the film was "A rare combination of sensitivity and gentle humour".[2] Similarly, Rachel Dwyer, University of London termed the film as "Totally delightful". Cleveland Film Festival, USA noted it a "Gem of a film". St.Louis Film Festival, USA described Mahek as a "Beautifully filmed with a nice eye for color and very funny", whereas the Syracuse New Times, New York applauded that the film "Certainly matches Truffaut’s cinematic spirit."
Mahek has been included in the curriculum of Otterbein College, one of the oldest universities in the US.[3][4]
- Outlook - A new filmmaker on the horizon[5]
- Indian Express - Imagery of childhood[6]
- Mahek's first screening in India[7]
- Interview with Kranti Kanade[8]
- Indian children's film win accolades in Houston[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "अमेरिकी यूनिवर्सिटी के सिलेबस में भारतीय फिल्म". Navbharat Times. 28 May 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ↑ Maithili Rao (25 October 2008). "Reality and dreams". Frontline, Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 14 December 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
- ↑ Sumithra, Thangavelu (6 June 2008). "Cinematic Kranti!". Business Line. The Hindu. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ↑ Praveen, Donthi (28 June 2008). "A philosopher and a film-maker". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 26 December 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ↑ Vijay Vedala (6 July 2008). "A new film-maker on the horizon". Outlookindia.com. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Imagery of childhood". The Indian Express. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ↑ Tanvi Salkar (24 October 2008). "The fragrance spreads". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ↑ "Interview with Kranti Kanade - Director of Mahek". Navtarangam. 23 May 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
- ↑ "Indian children's films win accolades in Houston". Indiantelevision.com. 25 April 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2009.