Lagaan director Ashutosh Gowarikar will give a masterclass at the British Film Institute (BFI) in London. Titled ‘In Conversation’, the masterclass will take place on Friday during the London Indian Film Festival, which opens on Thursday.
An IANS report states that after the class, Gowarikar will also give a ‘Screen Talk’ at Cineworld Broad in Birmingham the following day. And on Sunday, his Jodhaa Akbar will be screened at BFI Southbank.
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Ashutosh Gowarikar said he is honoured to be a part of it. “Honoured to be there at the oldest and most prestigious institute in the world — the BFI. It has always been a great source of movies, and a very resourceful library. Cinema discussions as an art form are in abundance here,” he said.
His masterclass will be moderated by UK-based television producer, director and author Nasreen Munni Kabir.
With a reach of over 150 million worldwide, London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) is Europe’s largest South Asian film festival and takes place in London and Birmingham over 11 screens.
On the work front, Gowarikar’s next production will be directed by National Award-winner Sachin Kundalkar, and will feature Radhika Apte in the lead.
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