Shri Hanuman Chalisa is a 2013 Indian computer animated short film rendition of Hanuman Chalisa[2] produced by Charuvi Design Labs[3] and directed by Charuvi Agrawal.[4][5] It is based on Hanuman Chalisa originally composed by poet Tulsidas. It won the Best Animation Film award the Jaipur Film Fest.[6]
| Shri Hanuman Chalisa | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Charuvi Agrawal |
| Produced by | Charuvi Design Labs Pvt. Ltd. |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Veecon Music & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. |
Production company | Charuvi Design Labs |
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Running time | 12 minutes 20 seconds |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The film is a visual depiction of the lyrics of "Hanuman Chalisa", a devotional Hindu song[7] [8] which praises the selflessness, strength and devotion of the Hindu god Hanuman during the epic Ramayana in which he was instrumental in freeing Goddess Sita from the clutches of the demon king Ravana.[9]
The film premiered at the 2013 Palm Springs International Film Festival under the title Forty Hymns of Faith.[1]
Plot
The 12-minute short film Shri Hanuman Chalisa illustrates the 40 verses composed by Tulsidas in 3D format. It consists of scenes about the God Hanuman of Hindu mythology. It contains narration and stylised images in 3D digital format, interpreting the Chalisa in a new medium, while retaining the original story.[10] The film includes a musical sound track with many singers.[11]
Singers
Shri Hanuman Chalisa is sung by Amitabh Bachchan, the track boasts 19 other well known singers, including Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, Udit Narayan, K.K., Kumar Sanu, Roopkumar Rathod, Kailash Kher, Babul Supriyo, Sukhwinder Singh, Shanker Mahadevan, suresh Wadkar, Abhijit& Manoj Tiwari, Arijit Singh, Kunal Ganjawala, Siddharth Mahadevan
Screenings
Shri Hanuman Chalisa was screened at various festivals around the world, including the SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival in 2011. and the Palm Springs International ShortFest, the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Anima Mundi, the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, the Dimension-3 Film Festival, and Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2013. It was also show at the Jaipur International Film Festival in 2014.[6]
Awards
- ANIMA+ AWARD 2015, Brazil.[12]
- Jaipur International Film Festival, 2014 – Best Animation award[13][14]
- FICCI BAF, 2014[15]
- ORBIT LIVE – Industry Honors' 2014-Outstanding India Design Based IP[16]
- CMS International Children's Film Festival, 2014-Best Audience Award
References
- ^ a b "Amazing Animation, a ShortFest pick!". 20 June 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Sounds of Divine Bells Bring in Festive Bliss". The New Indian Express, By Ayesha Singh 28 September 2014
- ^ "Charuvi Design Labs Releases First Trailer of Debut Short 'Shri Hanuman Chalis". Animation Express, 6 September 2013
- ^ "Chanting Success". Verve Magazine, 18 July 2014. By Neha Gupta
- ^ "Multi (media) tasking" The Times of India Aaditi Isaac | 27 January 2014
- ^ a b "Sandy Talag is Jaipur Film Fest Best Actress". Manila Bulletin. by Jecelyn V. Macahindog 19 February 2014
- ^ "3D animated film on Hanuman Chalisa". The Indian Express, 14 October 2013
- ^ Hanuman Chalisa Goes 3D | Bollywood | www.indiatimes.com
- ^ "Charuvi Design Labs (CDL) presents a 12-minute 3D vision on Hanuman Chalisa – The Resurgence of the 'Vayuputra' | Dumkhum". dumkhum.com. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ Boss, Animation. "CDL released The first official trailer for 'Shri Hanuman Chalisa'". animation-boss.com. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Refresh retake". The Hindu. 22 February 2014.
- ^ "FILE SAO PAULO 2015 – PROGRAM | FILE". file.org.br. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "CDL's Shri Hanuman Chalisa Wins Best Animation Film Award at 6th Jaipur International Film Festival 2014". AnimationXpress. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "JIFF concludes". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Winners of FICCI BAF 2014 Awards Announced: Chhota Bheem Bags Character of the Year Award". AnimationXpress. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Charuvi Design Labs 'Shri Hanuman Chalisa' to be honored as "Outstanding Indian Design based IP" at Orbit Live- Industry Honours 2014". AnimationXpress. Retrieved 5 April 2016.