INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

MUSIC,MOVIES,MAGIC AND MORE IN GLORIOUS GOA!
24th,November
Tuesday,
8p.m
Dear Friends,
Good Evening!the week began with heavy work and I am learning the lesson again n again-a stich in time saves nine.still I could not finish my pending work.it's fine.but I must chat with you,sharing my experiences n happenings.:)I missed the 84th birthday of Sree Sathya Saibaba which was on 23rd November,Monday.I feel guilty.My parents had been to Puttaparthi,years back to have the darshan of Sree Sathya Saibaba.A great n noble holy person who has done a lot of self service by making the drinking water possible to millions of people.
The 40thInternational Film Festival of India began at a glittering ceremony,inaugurated by the veteran actress of yesteryears,Waheeda Rahman,in the presence of the Union Minister for information and Broadcasting,Ms.Ambika Soni,Chief Minister.Shri Digambar Kamat and popular actor Nana Patekar and other film personalities.the show staretd a few minutes late at the Dinanath Mangaeshkar auditorium at Panaji's Kala Academy.
Glamour was added to the inugural session by the actress Asin,as well as the two anchors Kabir Bedi and Divya Dutta.Waheeda Rahman has defied teh ravages of age with her upright stride and true embodiment of timeless beauty.Asin has the fabulous looks,immense talent and very composed.she is born in a catholic family in Kerala.also present on the occasion were film personalities like performers,Nandita Das,directors,Gurinder Chadha and Muzaffer Ali;music directors,Anandji and Ravi,among others.
IFFI is an important event in the International Calendar.
A dance performance by the troupe of the noted Bharatnatyam dancer,Leela Samson.a spectacular ballet titled 'Charisnu'[Desire to move] was presented .A well choreographed rendition of classical dance forms from Tamil Nadu,Manipur,Kerala and Gujarat presented by the Kalashetra troupe rntertained teh audience. an opening festival film 'Wheat' followed the festival opening.the 11th -day journey into the world of silver screen has commenced,with over 200 films slated to be screened in more than 20 categories.
As celebrities walked the red carpet to the tunes of Portuguese songs,'Cadi zaza','Mama eu quero' and other tunes played in gusto by a traditional band at the inaugural ceremony of IFFI on MONDAY.
IFFI should be ranked the best and the most admired film festivals in India.Goa apart from being a permanent venue of the IFFI, has also developed film culture and teh recent films produced in the state have even gone to win national awards.
around 63 establishments have tied up with the IFFI Panjim Film Festival.as the International Film Festival of India gets underway,like every year,it brings a bouquet of films that has something for everyone.the mood for IFFI has just set in.the streets of Panaji are alight.as the sun set in the horizon,over the Mandovi river,younsters and people of all ages got together to enjoy the night away.Not only this,the stunning ESG building,decorated with bright and dazling lights looked marvellous and got many tow ait and capture it,lenses or not.the ramp went on from the ESG building right up to the Kala Academy.
so,friends,the colourful happenings are going on.:)
It is a wonderful season here.but I am trying to meet with the much demanding job and programmes.tomorrow there is an unexpected party to attend,the silver wedding anniversary of our friends.but don't expect a post on this.:)
wishing you,Raji n Vasu Nair all the very best on the D-day!Many many happy returns of the day!May silver turn into golden peacefully!A Big God Bless You!
it's Anu signing off.........
My dearest friend,thanks for the assurance for standing by me through thick n thin.:)
today's dedication is selected by my middle east friend n he has dedicated the song to himself.:)he feels there is noone to love him.
the song is from the new movie,Neelathamara.a typical romantic song of the traditional village girl n man of Kerala.wishing all my international friends whole heartedly, A GRAND THANKS GIVING DAY ON THURSADY[26thNov] and grand shopping on black friday,reminding Anu loves you a lot[dil se],
wishing you a wonderful n dreamy night,
sasneham,
Anu