crazywin 'Ramayana: The Legend Of Prince Rama' To Be Screened In The Parliament

'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' Photo: ramayana-anime.net 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' Photo: ramayana-anime.net

Movie distribution company Geek Pictures announced on Sunday that it will host a special screening of the 1993 Japanese-Indian anime film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama at the Parliament on February 15. According to a press release, the screening will be attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Members of Parliamentcrazywin, and special invitees from the cultural sector.

“We are deeply honoured by this gesture from the Parliament of India. It’s a privilege to have our work recognized at such a prestigious level. This screening is not just a film showcase but a celebration of our rich heritage and the timeless story of the Ramayana, which continues to inspire and guide us,” said Arjun Aggarwal, co-founder of Geek Pictures, in a statement.

The movie released in India with new dubs in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu alongside its original English version on January 24 in the 4K format.

Also distributed in the country by AA Films and Excel Entertainment, the animated film was eyeing an October 18, 2024 release which was rescheduled to make the film accessible in a significantly greater number of cinemas.

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Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is directed by Yugo Sako, Ram Mohan and Koichi Sasaki. In its earlier Hindi version, "Ramayan" star Arun Govil voiced the character of Ram, Namrata Sawhney voice starred as Sita and the late Amrish Puri lent his voice to Raavan. Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha served as the narrator.

The movie was screened in India at the 24th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 1993 but wasn't released in cinema halls. It became popular with Indian audiences upon its re-runs on TV channels in the early 2000s.

With inputs from PTI.crazywin