17th Annual New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2017 will bw screening the documentary film “Gypsy”, based on the life of Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay, secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, India. The world premiere of this documentary will be held on May 1 at Village East Cinema in Manhattan.
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The Indo-American Arts Council has organized this year’s festival from April 30 to May 7. Mulay, the former consul general of India in New York, has served as a diplomat in Japan, Russia, Syria, Mauritius, Maldives and New York.
“Gypsy” has bagged the Special Jury Award at the 5th Delhi International Short Film Festival. The documentary was screened at the Kolhapur International Film Festival 2017 as well as at the Nashik International Film Festival 2017.
“Selection of ‘Gypsy’ at New York Indian Film Festival is a global recognition for the film”, director Dhananjay Bhawalekar said.
The film is produced by Unique Academy and the documentary proves to be inspiring to the aspirants of competitive exams and portrays the journey of a simple village lad from Abdullaat near Kolhapur to the success ladder of the Indian Foreign Service. The film reflects an optimistic outlook of overpowering critical conditions to achieve success.
The documentary has been screened in several schools, colleges and institutes and has received overwhelming response at different levels. The film was shot in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolhapur and New York.
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The film includes views of senior educationist Dr. D.Y. Patil, editor Bhanu Kale, and senior journalist Vijay Naik. Written by Sagar Gokhale, Anil Sapkal and Bhawalekar, cinematography by Yogesh Koli, music by Dhanashree Ganatra, background music by Abhijeet Rane and the research and subtitles by Sawani Arjun. The film is edited by Manoj Janvekar and animations by Mahesh Kadam.
By Premji
