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Chakaa Saara - The dying legacy of Ganjapa Cards

The film is based on the ancient card game of Ganjifa brought to India by the Mughals during their reign. The game is played with hand painted circular cards. Currently, the game is on the verge of extinction in India. The film revolves around the making, basic concepts, the present scenario of the game.

  • Siddharth Shankar Padhee
    Director
  • Siddharth Shankar Padhee
    Cinematographer
  • Nihar Ranjan Saha
    2nd Camera
  • Sidharth Shankar Padhee
    Editor
  • Urvy Yaduvanshi
    Illustrations
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Cultural, Historic, Realism
  • Runtime:
    27 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 24, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Odia
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K 10 bit , 4K 8 bit
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Siddharth Shankar Padhee

Siddharth is an Indian documentary filmmaker, specializing in camera. Having shot multiple documentaries for a variety of demographics, this film is his passion project. Currently, Siddharth resides in Toronto, Canada, pursuing a career as a cinematographer.

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Life and Film, all they are, are a series of experiences.