A movie ‘Rhino’ showcasing beautiful relationship between humans and animals was screened at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum here on Thursday. This summer children are enjoying different activities being organised in city. Similarly, the regular film screenings at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum captivate the attention of young filmy buffs of the city.
The film screening series ‘Ullas’ receives an overwhelming response from the youngsters. Every Thursday different movies are screened for the children. This Thursday Rhino, directed by Shashank Shankar was screened at the museum.
Jonti, Bubul and Dhanai live near a Rhino reserve in Assam. Playing in the forest one morning they discover the carcass of a Rhino trapped in a pit with his horn cut off. The kids inform the forest ranger. later when they overhear the conversation of a smuggler fixing a place to transfer rhino horns, the kids rush to inform the ranger only to find him away.
It is now up to the brave kids to help save the forest. But would they be able to face up to the might of the gang of smugglers and poachersIJ Shot beautifully in the abundant forests of Assam, the film aspires to instill the values of protecting nature in a non preachy and entertaining manner.
Director Shashank Shankar beautifully directed the film. Son of famous dancer Sachin Shankar, Shashank has been associated with stage since childhood. After graduating in commerce, he assisted eminent director Hrishikesh Mukherjee for 12 years and assisted Amol Palekar in the making of the award-winning film ‘Akriet’. He has since made many TV series. ‘Rhino’ is his first feature film.