The story of Delhi, its history and culture was told through the Hindi film ‘Dilli Ki Kahani’. The film was screened on Thursday at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum.
The film screening was a part of the regular children’s film screening ‘Ullas’ is being held at tribal museum every Thursday. Directed by Rajendra Sharma the movie brilliantly showcases the history of Delhi. The movie was made in year 1960.
Delhi, the capital city of India has a history and tradition that spans thousands of years and is the confluence of innumerable races and cultures.
The movie was made keeping in view the kids as their audience. The interactive direction of the movie made it more interesting to watch.
The fun filled movie with huge piece of knowledge also won All India Certificates of Merit for Children’s Film State Awards for Films for year 1960.
Rajendra Prasad, the President of India when this film was made, talks to a group of children about the city’s great panoramic past. A highly learned and philosophical man, Prasad, combines a rare simplicity with deep insight into the various aspects of Indian history through the story of this great city. This helps kids understand the rich heritage of this great nation.
It is to be noted that Rajendra Sharma graduated in law and went to Calcutta to work in films.
Working first as assistant director, he later secured a job as production controller in Ranjit Studios. He went on to make many films. He then joined CFSI and on their behalf wrote, produced and directed several films.