Monday, NOVEMBER

Speakers

Prasoon JOSHI

Shri. Prasoon Joshi is a two-time National Film Award winning lyricist, poet, writer and screenwriter.

A prolific penman, Shri. Joshi is also the current chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification.

His notable works include popular Indian movies, such as, Rang De Basanti (2006), Fanaa (2006), Ghajini (2008), Delhi-6 (2009), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Chittagong (2012), Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and Neerja (2016), among others.

Shri. Joshi was conferred with the ‘Film Personality of the Year’ Award at the last edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI), for his contribution to cinema, popular culture and socially significant artistic work.

In 2015, Shri. Joshi was awarded Padma Shri, for his contributions towards the field of arts, literature and advertising.

He has also won coveted international awards, including Golden Lions at Cannes, and being named the Young Global leader by the World Economic Forum.

Pravesh SAHNI

Pravesh Sahni is the founder of India Take One Productions with experience of working in international feature films, documentaries, and commercials. At ITOP, Pravesh is working towards creating the best platform for foreign producers, production houses and studios to Film in India. In his capacity as a Producer, he has worked on movies like Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, John Madden’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Garth Davis’s Lion and Ang Lee’s Life of Pi among many others which have achieved worldwide recognition. His ability to get work done has made the company line produce films which have reached the Oscars.

Abhinav KUMAR

A senior IPS officer presently working as Special Principal Secretary to Government of Uttarakhand. Mr Kumar is presently looking after Information and Public Relations department along with other important portfolios. He has vast experience in public administration, law enforcement and policy making. An alumnus of the University of Oxford, he has taken a keen interest in the drafting process of the proposed Uttarakhand Film Policy. He is also a guiding force for Uttarakhand Film Development Council.