Private Project

'Chalisa'

"Chalisa" is a short stop- motion musical video that explores the unique traits of power, dedication, and knowledge of Hanuman while celebrating his exceptional life. The film brings the lines of the "Chalis (40)Chaupais," written by the esteemed poet Tulsidas, to life through some fun and some serious but meaningful CLAY visuals."Chalisa" pays tribute to the adored character from India and promotes cultural awareness, deepening the audience's comprehension of the nation's rich artistic heritage.

  • Swati Agarwal
    Director
  • IIT Bombay, India
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Music Video
  • Genres:
    Drama, Mythological
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Swati Agarwal

Swati Agarwal is an animation filmmaker and Designer. Her interest in films and urge to share her knowledge and experience with students brought her to IDC, School of Design, Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Bombay as an Assistant Professor. She completed her M.Des in Animation in 2012 and has worked at IDC as a Design Research Associate on different projects for the Government of India.
She has also documented the history of Indian Animation and interviewed some veteran Indian Animators.
Her two claymation films, ‘Gajar Ka Halwa’ and ‘Lakshmi Aayi Hai’, fetched many national and international
awards. Swati has the experience of working with the renowned Oscar-winning Animator Adam Wrywas on a short
claymation film ‘Tokri’. Apart from making her films, she takes clay design workshops for all age groups in different parts of India.

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