IFFI 2017 Handbook

Sachin Chatte is a film critic who has been writing about cinema for over 23 years. A
graduate in Computer Technology, he started writing for The Hitavada in Nagpur in
1994 and writes a weekly column for The Navhind Times, Goa since 1999 till date. He
has also contributed to various magazines and national dailies and has covered IFFI
extensively since the festival moved to Goa in 2004. Apart from writing about cinema,
he also teaches Film Appreciation at colleges in Goa. He also doubles as a radio
jockey with All India Radio’s FM Rainbow since 1998.
Sachin Chatte
Satarupa Sanyal, a poet, social activist and Bengali film director started her career
as an actor. She is a veterinarian and recipient of National award for Best Lyricist
(1990). Her films Anu and Onyo Opalaa were Indian Panorama selections and are well
acclaimed in India and abroad.
Satarupa Sanyal
Suresh Heblikar, director & screenplay writer of Mana Manthana is a renowned actor,
director and environmentalist. His handling of a bold subject in the film Kaadina
Benki (Forest Fire) based on a psycho-sexual theme not only won him National &
State Awards but also critical acclaim from various quarters. This was followed by
Prathama Ushakirana, which won the State and Filmfare Award for direction, the
film has remained one of the most popular films among Kannada audience. Suresh
Heblikar has also won an award instituted by the United Nations – F.A.O. Osiris Award
for his short film Shepherds on the Move. His short film on Dharwad’s cultural ethos
brought him a State Award for the Best Documentary. He has acted in notable films
like Rushyashrunga, Tai Saheba, Kaadina Benki. His contribution to cinema and the
environment has been recognized by various government and private institutions.
Suresh Heblikar
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