Four years ago, British filmmaker Kim Longinotto had made a feature length documentary titled Pink Saris. The film followed Sampat Pal Devi, the leader of the band of pink sari-clad women in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, and through her, had brought out Pal’s unique fight for women’s rights. The film had won quite a few international awards, and a lot of critical acclaim. Sampat Pal is a compelling subject – brash, foul-mouthed, upfront, no-nonsense. And someone who has raised a battalion of civilian women to fight for the rights of the likes of themselves in a society that is appallingly patriarchal. No wonder, one film cannot do justice to the character that is Sampat Pal, who became a household name thanks to her appearance in the 2012 season of reality show Big Boss.
It’s an ironic tale that unfolds – mostly tragic, and sometimes couched in ironic, rustic humour.
It’s an ironic tale that unfolds – mostly tragic, and sometimes couched in ironic, rustic humour.
- 2/25/2014
- by Utpal Borpujari
- DearCinema.com
Kolkata, April 27: Actress Juhi Chawla, who will be seen in a negative role in "Gulaab Gang", says the film "may be sort of" inspired by Sampat Pal Devi, the founder of Gulabi Gang in Uttar Pradesh.
"It is not someone's story... may be sort of inspired by Sampat Pal Devi's story. The film is a dramatic version of all this that is happening," Juhi said here Friday on the sidelines of inauguration of the fertility clinic Genome.
The Gulabi Gang was formed in 2006 by Devi, a mother of five and former government health worker (as well as a former child bride), as a response to widespread domestic abuse and other violence against.
"It is not someone's story... may be sort of inspired by Sampat Pal Devi's story. The film is a dramatic version of all this that is happening," Juhi said here Friday on the sidelines of inauguration of the fertility clinic Genome.
The Gulabi Gang was formed in 2006 by Devi, a mother of five and former government health worker (as well as a former child bride), as a response to widespread domestic abuse and other violence against.
- 4/27/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Sampat Pal Devi, who heads the infamous Gulab Gang, is unhappy with the Madhuri-Juhi starrer Gulab Gang and says she wants to take legal action against the makers.
Sampat recently received a call from a French documentary group who want to make a documentary on her life, and she allowed them for the same. “The group will be staying in my house to shoot for the documentary and will also be talking to my people and other villagers to know about how Gulab gang works. The shooting will start on 29th March,” she proudly confirmed.
Documentaries on this gang have been made before as well, such as the 2010 movie Pink Saris by Kim Longinotto and Gulabi Gang in 2012 by Nishtha Jain. The film Gulab Gang with Madhuri Dixit Nene and Juhi Chawla is under production but Sampat says that she will not allow the film to be made since...
Sampat recently received a call from a French documentary group who want to make a documentary on her life, and she allowed them for the same. “The group will be staying in my house to shoot for the documentary and will also be talking to my people and other villagers to know about how Gulab gang works. The shooting will start on 29th March,” she proudly confirmed.
Documentaries on this gang have been made before as well, such as the 2010 movie Pink Saris by Kim Longinotto and Gulabi Gang in 2012 by Nishtha Jain. The film Gulab Gang with Madhuri Dixit Nene and Juhi Chawla is under production but Sampat says that she will not allow the film to be made since...
- 3/20/2013
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
Hyderabad, Nov 17: Sampat Pal Devi got evicted from the house of Big Boss last Friday. She has slammed Madhuri Dixit for making a film on Gulabi Gang without taking any permission from the gang leader, Sampat herself. She had her birthday on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, and Sampat says it feels great to be back in home during the Diwali celebrations. She enjoyed her stay in Bb's house.
Sampat is clear about her thoughts about the Madhuri Dixit film on Gulabi Gang. She is not at all happy, her gang does not want any kind of publicity. Sampat says if Madhuri comes to meet her personally and asks her permission, she will grant so. But if.
Sampat is clear about her thoughts about the Madhuri Dixit film on Gulabi Gang. She is not at all happy, her gang does not want any kind of publicity. Sampat says if Madhuri comes to meet her personally and asks her permission, she will grant so. But if.
- 11/17/2012
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Pink Saris directed by Kim Longinotto won the Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Documentary at the 35th Hong Kong International Film Festival. The festival that concludes on April 5 declared the winning films for the Asian Digital Competition, Humanitarian Awards for Documentaries, Short Film Competition, Fipresci Prize and Signis Awards.
As stated on the official site of the festival, the jury commented on Pink Saris that the power of the film lies not only in its championing of these women’s struggle for equality, but also in its refusal to shy away from exploring the complexity of the process of change and the flaws of its protagonist.
Pink Saris chronicles the gulabi gang of Uttar Pradesh led by Sampat Pal Devi that helps dalit women fight violence.
In the Asian Digital Competition, the Golden Digital Award went to Old Dog by Pema Tsedan while the Silver Digital Award went to Eternity by...
As stated on the official site of the festival, the jury commented on Pink Saris that the power of the film lies not only in its championing of these women’s struggle for equality, but also in its refusal to shy away from exploring the complexity of the process of change and the flaws of its protagonist.
Pink Saris chronicles the gulabi gang of Uttar Pradesh led by Sampat Pal Devi that helps dalit women fight violence.
In the Asian Digital Competition, the Golden Digital Award went to Old Dog by Pema Tsedan while the Silver Digital Award went to Eternity by...
- 4/4/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
I Am Kalam, director Nila Madhab Panda’s feature film debut will open the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) 2011. The 9th edition of the festival announced its line up with 13 feature films, 6 documentaries and 13 short films.
Walt Disney Pictures’ Zokkomon (World Premiere), written and directed by debutant Satyajit Bhatkal will be the closing film of the festival.
The “Bollywood By Night” series will screen three popular titles: Kiran Rao’s Dhobhi Ghat, Maneesh Sharma’s Band Bajaa Baaraat and S. Shankar’s The Robot.
The festival will take place at ArcLight Hollywood through April 12-17.
Iffla 2011 Program (complete program as stated in press release)
Feature Films
Opening Night Gala
I Am Kalam
India- Los Angeles Premiere
Director: Nila Madhab Panda
Hindi (English subtitles)
Closing Night Gala
Zokkomon
India- World Premiere
Director: Satyajit Bhatkal
Hindi (English subtitles)
I Am… (Director: Onir)
India- Los Angeles Premiere
I Am… paints a...
Walt Disney Pictures’ Zokkomon (World Premiere), written and directed by debutant Satyajit Bhatkal will be the closing film of the festival.
The “Bollywood By Night” series will screen three popular titles: Kiran Rao’s Dhobhi Ghat, Maneesh Sharma’s Band Bajaa Baaraat and S. Shankar’s The Robot.
The festival will take place at ArcLight Hollywood through April 12-17.
Iffla 2011 Program (complete program as stated in press release)
Feature Films
Opening Night Gala
I Am Kalam
India- Los Angeles Premiere
Director: Nila Madhab Panda
Hindi (English subtitles)
Closing Night Gala
Zokkomon
India- World Premiere
Director: Satyajit Bhatkal
Hindi (English subtitles)
I Am… (Director: Onir)
India- Los Angeles Premiere
I Am… paints a...
- 3/25/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
The Hong Kong International Film festival 2011 unveiled its lineup today. There is no Indian selection in the 35th edition of the festival, which will be held from March 20-April 5, 2011.
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart directed by John Johnnie To and Quattro Hong Kong 2 directed by Brillante Mendoza, Ho Yu-hang, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Stanley Kwan will be screened as the opening films of the festival.
Kim Longinotto’s documentary Pink Saris, based on the gang of Sampat Pal Devi of Uttar Pradesh will be presented in Humanitarian Documentary Competition.
The festival will screen 335 films from 56 countries. Wai Ka-fai of Hong Kong is the Filmmaker in Focus this year while retrospectives of Abbas Kiarostami, Shibuya Minoru and Kuei Chih-hung will be presented. The festival presented a mini-retrospective of Guru Dutt last year.
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart directed by John Johnnie To and Quattro Hong Kong 2 directed by Brillante Mendoza, Ho Yu-hang, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Stanley Kwan will be screened as the opening films of the festival.
Kim Longinotto’s documentary Pink Saris, based on the gang of Sampat Pal Devi of Uttar Pradesh will be presented in Humanitarian Documentary Competition.
The festival will screen 335 films from 56 countries. Wai Ka-fai of Hong Kong is the Filmmaker in Focus this year while retrospectives of Abbas Kiarostami, Shibuya Minoru and Kuei Chih-hung will be presented. The festival presented a mini-retrospective of Guru Dutt last year.
- 2/25/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
HeyUGuys brings you the latest in World Cinema film trailers in association with Film Dates UK.
Each week we’ll be showcasing some of most anticipated foreign releases as well as highlighting a few hidden gems which may have fallen off your radar. It’s no surprise that Hollywood has turned to World Cinema for inspiration in recent years with the number of remakes getting more and more popular.
Whilst it remains to be seen how many of these remakes go on to succeed or stay true to their original story counterparts, we decided it was high-time we turned the spotlight onto the next wave of foreign films to grace our screens.
This week we have two documentaries and three movie trailers for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Pink Saris UK Cinema Release Date: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Synopsis: Now she follows Sampat Pal Devi, the leader of the ‘Pink Gang’ who...
Each week we’ll be showcasing some of most anticipated foreign releases as well as highlighting a few hidden gems which may have fallen off your radar. It’s no surprise that Hollywood has turned to World Cinema for inspiration in recent years with the number of remakes getting more and more popular.
Whilst it remains to be seen how many of these remakes go on to succeed or stay true to their original story counterparts, we decided it was high-time we turned the spotlight onto the next wave of foreign films to grace our screens.
This week we have two documentaries and three movie trailers for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Pink Saris UK Cinema Release Date: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Synopsis: Now she follows Sampat Pal Devi, the leader of the ‘Pink Gang’ who...
- 2/1/2011
- by Andy Petrou
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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