| MUMBAI:
In its constant endeavor to deliver the best and the unique, UTV World Movies
brings to you ace cinematographer, Binod Pradhan. UTV World Movies provides you
a splendid opportunity to view four of his favorite international movies every
Thursday at 8.30 pm in January. Till
now UTV World Movies has showcased dynamic directors from the Indian film industry
who have shared their love for world cinema and how these movies have in some
or the other way inspired them. Hereon the channel has decided to take a leap
further by introducing industry members, veteran cinematographer, editors, technicians,
actors etc who savor world cinema. Through this viewers would be exposed to cinematic
insights of varied professions from the industry who are experts in their fields.
A
prominent cinematographer and associate director of Bollywood movies, Binod Pradhan
studied cinematography at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
He has shot blockbuster hit films like Mission Kashmir, Munna Bhai MBBS, Rang
De Basanti and Delhi 6. Binod Pradhan won the IIFA Awards and Filmfare awards
for Best Cinematography for the movie ‘Rang De Basanti’.
Talking about
the films that he has selected Binod Pradhan said, “UTV World Movies is a
great endeavor for the India audience as now people are exposed to different cultures
and values across the globe from its vast library. It not only helps budding directors
but everyone else understanding the craft and get acquainted with so many different
cinematic narrative styles. Movies like Crimson Gold, Boiling Point, shawshank
redemption and The Blair Witch Project are my all time favorites.”
Manasi Sapre,
Programming Head, UTV World Movies, said “Binod Pradhan is a veteran cinematographer
of the Indian film industry. With movies like Delhi 6, Munna Bhai MBBS, Rang De
basanti etc he has taken the art of cinematography to a completely different league.
It’s an honor for UTV World Movies as a channel to have him share his thoughts
and views about world cinema.” Movies
chosen by Binod Pradhan for the on-air property 50 Movies Before you Die are The
Crimson Gold (2003), Boiling Point (1990), Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The
Blair Witch Project (1999). So
tune in to 50 Movies to see before you die, to watch some incredible films, every
Thursday at 8.30 pm. | 