Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Anhad Films

................... Films for a purpose! Films with a purpose!

Anhad Films was set up in 2008 with the motive of encouraging  the production of purposeful cinema by a group of dedicated film makers who saw films as a catalyst to social change. 'Anhad' which literally means boundless or limitless, correctly reflects upon our ideology which is to create purposeful  films, while setting new frontiers and encouraging fresh approach and creativity in film making. We at Anhad Films believe in thinking out of the box and trying out new and different ideas.
The mainstream has continuously been ignoring the oppressed and marginalized as a result they have no platform to voice their concerns.This neglection of a large number of our population by our media made us come together and work on issues that are the real concerns of our country. We at Anhad Films aims at making films that can be used to fight stereotypes and social bondages that exist around us. It is our belief  that the aim  of cinema is not only to entertain but also to bring  about  a change in society. We believe that films can help in changing attitudes and make a difference,no matter how big or small it is.

At Anhad Films we endeavor to produce films that are innovative,engaging and entertaining.The creative impulse at the studio is driven by the need to work on  ideas that are both dynamic and socially responsible.Our productions are diverse in nature.We have worked on several projects across the nation and have developed a tremendous bank of footage and stories that represent various facts of our country.
The core team of Anhad Films comprises of film-makers with wide-ranging experience in the medium of documentaries,short-films and corporate films.They are ably supported by in-house researchers,scriptwriters and editors.Based in Delhi the studio is a wholly integrated setup equipped to handle the entire film pipeline from pre-production,production to post-production.
Apart from our mainstream engagement in film production,we also conduct workshops for the youth to help them develop comprehensive skills in film making.The seven to fifteen day workshops help in polishing the creative instincts and to help them recognize films as agents of social change.Youth from all sections of the society become a part of our workshops,and engage in the various stages and processes of film production.We also endeavor to hold as many film screenings as possible to reach the widest audience,especially inclusive of people who lack access to the medium of films and towards whom our films are targeted. 
Only a handful of years have gone by since we started out and we have already come up with several films that have guided change in attitudes and opinions on several social problems. We hope that we continue to bring about positive changes in society. It is our belief that with the right mix of youthful energy and experience we will deliver what is expected from us. 




Tuesday, June 11, 2013

A Dawn Awaited

A small village named "Sarai Khatela" distt.Palwal,Haryana is not even 60 Km. from the national capital, New Delhi, has both Muslims and Dalits living there.
Sarai Khatela lacks even the basic facilities because of Government negligence. Anhad got to know about the conditions of the people when somebody contacted them. They decided to start working there.
They faced a lot of opposition as Anhad also started educating the girls in the area. Its only later people saw that there was good work being done and decided to support "Anhad".
The film is about Sarai Khatela, its people and the work done by Anhad in that area.

You can watch the video through this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vEV8lU_1Qc

Amma Ji

A woman who threw away her burqa at the age of 9, wrote her first book at the age of 69, did her M.A. at the age of 70, learnt Persian so she could get her father's poetry published, spent years under extreme poverty and did not give up.
We are celebrating a woman, her will, her strength, her determination and her vibrancy. We are making a film on Qamar Azad Hashmi also known as Ammaji. It is a film about her life and the never say die attitude that she has had even in the worst of times. A woman who not only inspired others but also gave strength to them and made them better and stronger people. It is a film about the struggle that she and her family had to go through and how they came out of it. It is a life that not only gives hope to people around her to fight against all odds and emerge as a winner
It is a 10 min film which is in hindustani. It consists if interviews by her, her children and her colleagues. We have also gone and shot at some of the houses she lived in and some of the schools she worked in. It is an honest attempt to look at her life and the times that she lived in.

You can watch the video through this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGYfTaMy7GA

In the Line of Fire

Bhajanpur a quiet and secluded village of Bihar is a Muslim dominant area. In 1984 the Government and the administration acquired a major chunk of land to build a factory for a local businessman. The greed for land didn’t end here as they forcefully blocked the road that connected the village to rest of the town. When the villagers protested against this encroachment the police came down heavily on the villagers and fired upon them leaving several dead and injured. The film is based on a fact-finding report done by a Delhi based NGO called ANHAD. 

You can watch the video through this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-Ybf9TFRqw

A Ray of Hope

Purnia and Araria , are extremely isolated districts of Bihar.Purnia and Araria are very backward ans especially when it comes to the condition of women.There is very little freedom given to women and they are still bound by the shackles of patiarchy which has amongst other things led to an extremely  low literacy rate amongst women.

Anhad an NGO is trying to bring a change by giving education to young girls and women and are also training them to make jute products.This work done by Anhad has led to these women crossing barriers in the hope of better future for them.

You can watch the video through this link:

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Raat Aur Rail - 'MAJAZ'

A poem by Asrar-ul-haq'Majaz' (1910-2010). It has been recited by Gauhar Raza.

You can watch the video through this link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkjKqAw7fwo

Awara - ''Majaz"

A poem by Asrar-ul-haq'Majaz' (1910-2010). It has been recited by Gauhar Raza

You can watch the video through this link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8uMCJ1kv4g

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Mumbaiwalas

Multiculturalism is the essence of a city. Mumbai, the melting pot of India's varied cultures has attracted people from all parts of India. The desire to achieve something in life and the desire to succeed brings people to this city. Feuds instigated by certain factions banking on narrow regionalism and people's sentiments have led to conflicts between the local Maharashtrians and the 'outsiders'.
This film is an attempt to understand the dreams and aspirations of people who had come from different parts of India to make Mumbai their home and how they deal with the recent regional politics of hate and enmity towards the so called outsiders.

You can watch the film through this link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS-JTVTMj70

Crying Shame

The 21st April, 2010 Mirchpur burnings of Dalit houses and the setting ablaze of a father and his physically challenged daughter over a drunken brawl shows the Jat communitys' intensely rooted contempt for the lower castes which has led to the deepening of caste divisions in Haryana society. What we have to think is that whether this was a village brawl gone too far or a brazen display of power by the upper castes to intimidate the lower castes?
Based on the testimonies of the victims, the film proposes to show the destruction caused by the Jat violence both in terms of material and human life. The film brings to its audience an authentic account of the Mirchpur incident and its aftermath.

You can watch the film through this link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ZuJIV9D2s

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Sanvidhan

The alrming rate at which the fundamental rights of the ordinary people of India are getting eroded in the recent past is astounding, not only for the enthusiasts of the Constitution of India but also for those who have been critical of it.
The film 'Sanvidhan' portrays the continuous attacks on places of worship, the process of dispossession of a large number of people from their livelihood in the name of endless excuses . It brings out the barriers on the right to freedom of speech and expression based on caste, creed, region and religion by the state itself.
Watch Trailer on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrI5RpcJO3I

Series of Lectures on Cultural Heritage

The prominent facet of the heritage of a nation is its culture which finds its expression in both the visible and invisible elements.
Different civilizations grow and develop by borrowing from each other which makes a culture dynamic in nature and that is how a nation constantly reinvents itself.
ANHAD organized a series of lectures on various aspects of our cultural heritage because it feels that the best way to fight is to accept what will enrich our lives and discard all that creates bigotry towards each other.
Watch Trailer on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f7EIVTvIV4

Say No to Violence

'Say No To Violence' is an attempt to condemn violence of all kinds. This film depicts that religion alone is not responsible for this savagery and hatred around us.
We have tried to bring together voices, international and Indian talking about how only innocent lives are lost through ferocity. It is only peace that can make a difference and create a better world.
Watch Trailer on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmquuU9SXgo

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

INQILAB

Inqilab-A Film on Bhagat Singh
This film is a tribute to the memory and sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, one of the most
venerated nationalist figures of contemporary India as an icon, political thinker and visionary.
The film has effectively used Bhagat Singh's revolutionary actions to illustrate his political persona. Through diverse textual materials available at various locations, it delineates the revolutaionary's dream of an independent, socialist and multi-cultural India.
Watch Trailer on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1tCYM-r-ms