1980-1989

The Trouble is Over (Hamesha Ke Liye Chutti)

This is a fictional film highlighting the importance of family planning through the male sterilization surgical procedure of vasectomy.

The Garden

An animation film with a message of national integration. It shows how children can be made aware about secular ideas against all kinds of violent ideas emanating from religious fundamentalism.

Spring in Sikkim

Sikkim is a paradise for the naturalist. The steep variations inelevation and rainfall help create a multitude of species within a limited area. The original inhabitants of Sikkim belonged to the Lepcha tribe, then came the members of the Bhutia tribe from Tibet, and even later the Nepalese. The Sikkimese love to decorate not only their homes but anything that can be decorted -with flowers. This film introduces to the viewer some floral - species of Sikkim.

Prithviraj ( Kapoor )

A biographical celluloid sketch of the thespian Prithviraj Kapoor, who was born on November 3, 1906 at Smundari near Peshawar now in Pakistan. As an unpaid extra in a film called "Challenge" Prithviraj took up the challenge of chalking out a screen career. When Hindi theatre was losing ground fast to the commercial cinema, Prithviraj plunged himself to revitalise the theatre. On January 15, 1944 Prithvi Theatre was inaugurated with a performance of Kalidasa's classic Shakuntala. This Theatre made many significant plays. Prithviraj was one of the greatest actors in Hindi films.

India's Struggle for Freedom - IV : Then Came Gandhi

Bombay, January 9, 1915. After two decades of momentous stay in South Africa, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi returned home. As Nehru later commented, "His coming was like a beam of light that pierced the darkness." This documentary narrates various events around Gandhiji's entry into the Indian political life. Gandhiji's first task was to lead the Champaran farmers' agitation against the British planters. Gandhi applied his 'satyagraha' strategy here.

India's Struggle for Freedom : Martyrdom of Mahatma

On November 9, 1946 Mahatma Gandhi was campaigning in Noakhali to spread the message of tolerance and peace among people affected by religious riots. After independence Gandhiji was deeply pained to see Delhi enveloped in such riots. He went on fast on January 13, 1948. On January 30, 1948 as Gandhiji was going for his regular prayers, he was shot dead by Nathuram Godse. This film shows the time of the Mahatma's martyrdom.

Making of A Fighter Pilot

This film shows how the Indian Air Force grooms its cadets into fighter pilots.

Look Before You Cross

An instructional film addressed to the general public to observe cautionary rules while traversing an unmanned level crossing. Circumstances under which accidents occur are shown to emphasise that people should observe level crossing rules for their own safety.

Kaneri

Through a dramatised story, this family planning campaigner propagates the message of a small family.

Jamnalal Bajaj Awards - 1981

Honouring the memory of a noted social reformer, humanitarian, and freedom fighter, the Jamnalal Bajaj Awards aim to promote the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. In 1920, Gandhiji accepted Jamnalal Bajaj as his fifth son. This film records the Awards function when Miss Amalprava Das of the Sarania Ashram, Gauhati received the 1981 Jamnalal Bajaj Award for outstanding contribution in the field of constructive work. For outstanding contribution for the upliftment of women and children Mrs. Rama Devi Gopabandhu Chaudhuri received this coveted award (1981).

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