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"What cinema can
do at best is to make one aware”, he said. After all, “awareness
is the foundation on which any thought process is built-an essential
first step that possibly leads to action”. |
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Shri
Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
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Jury, Vatavaran 2003 |
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“Films
are the strongest medium which can influence lifestyle. Instances
abound where films had a lasting impact on the human mind. Through
this film festival we aim to create awareness about the
environmental issues and use creative talents for the purpose”. |
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Mr.
Suresh Prabhu |
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Chairman, Steering Committee, Vatavaran
2003 |
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“Films
are an effective medium to trigger grassroots change, such an effort
should be sustained to educate and spread the message of
conservation.” |
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Mr.
Rajender Singh |
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Social activist and recipient of Magsaysay
Award |
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“Vatavaran deserves applause and gratitude
because it is a step forward towards creating demand pull for
environmental programmes.” |
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Mr. Rajiv Mehrotra |
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Managing Trustee, Public Sector Broadcasting Trust
(PSBT) |
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“We
as Indians need to unite on a common platform and think about
Vatavaran because environment is god given and not the privilege of
humans. Films and events like these bring to the forefront issues
facing the environment and bring to the attention of the young and
concerned people the issues at stake” |
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Ms
Nafisa Ali Sodhi |
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Brand Ambassador, Vatavaran
2003 |
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“The
first national two day environment and wildlife film festival in
the capital, was a quiet yet spirited beginning of a much needed
platform for those who have chosen to engage in the use of electronic
media to interact and raise concerns for an eclological outlook” |
Shri.
L. K. Advani |
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“This
event assumes significance since this is also a pioneering efforts
in a field that has not been receiving the attention it deserve” |
Shri.
T. R. Baalu |
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“Sensitizing
people to the dangers of our dying ecology and creating awareness
about sustainable development of our natural resources is the need
of the hour” |
Sushma
Swaraj |
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“Environmental
issues...however hotly debated, do not get translated into concerted
action all the time. It is in this context that mass media, particularly
the electronic media, have a significant role to play.” |
Suresh
P. Prabhu |
| |
“More
than just a time and place to see colours, sound and moving images
as well as telling stories, this film festival provides a platform
for the film makers and environmental organizations to share their
views and understand each other better” |
K. S. Sarma
CEO, Prasar Bharti |
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| “Vatavaran....is
a good proactive initiative of CMS” |
Abid
Hussain |
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“While
India can justifiably boast some brilliant wildlife film makers,
for one reason or another they have remained largely unsupported
within their own country, despite making a tremendous mark overseas....we
need to expose the children of India to the finest images of nature
if we wish to see them defending their natural heritage tomorrow.
Vatavaran is one welcome step in that direction". |
Bittu
Sahgal
Editor Sanctuary Magazine |
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“Vatavaran
2002 will motivate NGOs and spread greater awareness among the entire
community to do their genuine bit for this cause". |
Shri.
Subhash Chandra
Chairman, Essel Group of Companies. |
