It was a day out for the challenged
children of twin cities of Hyderabad
Hyderabad|India|November'2009: : Thanks to the 16th international
children's film festival that around 500 children – mostly destitutes
living in government homes and street children were privy to an American
3-d animation film on voyage to moon.
‘ Fly me to the moon ‘ film was screened specially for these children by
Ramesh Prasad, MD of Prasad’s IMAX in collaboration with the NGO’s working
in the realm of street children and destitutes .
Speaking on the ocassion Ramesh Prasad , grand son of veteran Telugu film
director and Producer, L V Prasad and architect of bringing IMAX theatre
to Hyderabad said ‘ I am happy that the children of weaker sections had an
unique opportunity ‘.
He was participating in the first press conference of 16th ICFF held at
Media centre at Prasad’s IMAX this afternoon. Veteran Journalist ,G
S.Varadachari chairman of the media committee of 16th ICFF and Chavva
Sudha Rani, media coordinator and a childrens’s film maker also
participated in the media event.
Ms. Swetha , an employee of Google ,India and the Make a difference
Foundation and Vijayalakshmi of Prerena Foundation besides Lakshmi Kumari
of SC/ST Orphan Homes took lead in gathering challenged children for the
special screening at the Prasad’s IMAX on Sunday morning.
“ Fly me to the Moon ‘ is an animation movie in which flies literally made
the trip to the Moon on a rocket and came back.
“ This was my first 3-D movie and I was scared like hell that the rocket
will fall on me ‘ said Laksmi (10) an inmate of the SC Orphan Homes. ‘ I
almost feinted that the giant fish would eat me’ said Shruti another
destitute girl who had a finest experience of her life time at the
Prasad’s IMAX today .
Sudha Rani , whose film ‘ Ningi Nela Nade’ which won the golden elephant
in the 15th ICFF n 2007 said this is for the first time that children from
the underprivileged sections were exposed to such an extravaganza of fllms.
Commenting on the children’s experiences Ms.Swetha said society was
responsible for the well being of under privileged children . Her three
year old foundation has already made a name in Kerala .
Lakshmi Kumari , director of the SC/ST Orphan Homes said 120 children of
the two SC/ST Orphans in Hyderabad were benefited with the unique film . “
Children’s mental capabilities will grow only when they are exposed to
such experiences “ she said .
Reachout's News Bureau
November' 2009
