Private Project

KATHAKAAR

Prakash, an old theatre projectionist of a single screen theatre and a cinema lover is fired from his job because of the change in the technology and modernization. Devastated by this sudden catastrophe and not knowing what to do next he decides to move to his village where he has a small house. Struggling with what to do with his life he one day narrates a story for a crying kid. This incident helps Prakash get his confidence back and gradually he starts telling stories to the kids in the village and ultimately enchants the entire village through his storytelling, also rediscovering his passion.

  • Abhimanyu Kanodia
    Director
  • Krishna Agarwal
    Writer
  • Abhimanyu Kanodia
    Writer
  • Mitesh Parvatneni
    Cinematographer
  • Pavi Trehan
    Editor
  • Kunal Lolsure
    Sound Recordist and Designer
  • Shraddha Singh
    Producer
  • Naveed M
    Producer
  • Madhur Padwal
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 12, 2015
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 2K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Abhimanyu Kanodia

Born at Ajmer, Rajasthan on 31st December, 1988. After class 12th exam, he moved to Mumbai, India to take up Chartered Accountancy course and completed it in year 2013. In 2013, he joined Mumbai based film school Whistling Woods International to study filmmaking. He would be graduating in July 2015 with a major in Direction.

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Director Statement

The story of Prakash 'Kathakaar' is not just a personal journey but rather a journey millions of few people across the world take due to the change in technology and modernization. Such situations can lead to self destructive tendencies. But, in Prakash's case it opens up another opportunity. "When life closes one door, it opens another"