Chiranjeevi launches 'Naa Bangaru Talli',
praises the film
Based
on the real life story of a girl, who became a victim of human trafficking,
Rajesh Touchriver directed the film 'Naa Bangaru Talli'. His wife, social
activist and founder of Prajwala organization, Sunitha Krishnan, is the
producer of this film.
Shantanu
Moitra, who composed music for Bollywood films like '3 Idiots', 'Mardaani',
'PK' etc and Sharreth composed the music.
The
audio of this film, which won three national awards and five international
awards, has been launched at Taj Banjara in Hyderabad. Chiranjeevi graced the
event as the chief guest and launched the audio. Allu Aravind, Rajesh
Touchriver, Sunita Krishnan, Shantanu Moitra etc have also attended the event
along with the girls from Prajwala foundation.
Sunitha Krishnan said, "'Naa Bangaru Thalli' is the story, which
I really saw. It is a powerful story, which revolves around a father and a
daughter. It is a story which has shaken me. I've to make a film based on the
story and want to tell the people what the world is about. I've approached many
producers, but no one has come forward to produce it. So I produced the film
myself. It has been a beautiful journey because, we did the film selling
whatever we had. But the real problem started when we want to take the film the
theatres. The film has even received national and international awards. I tried
so much to release the film and waited for someone to help us. But no one came
forward and at one point, I wasn't able to do anything and left it to the
universe. Then I saw the miracles happen. Amala Akkineni, MAA television and
Allu Aravind helped us. We are very thankful to them. I've done my bit to bring
the subject to the people and I request everyone here to become ambassadors for
'Naa Bangaru Thalli', so that it will reach everyone. Because no one deserves
to be violated. Everyone has a right to live according to human values. No one
from any other planet will come to help us. We should do it ourselves. I hope
the film will reach everyone".
Shantanu Moitra, who opted to not
attend the audio launch of his 'PK', to attend the audio launch of this event,
said, "I've been a part of many landmark films. But ''Na Bangaru Talli' is
one of the most important films for me. While I am very happy for the film, I
never had to films like this. These type of films should not be made. There is
no need to do films like this for the society. That is what I pray for and
hope. Because when a film like this happens, it means that the problem still exists
in the society".
"India
is an amazing country for many languages and styles. The only reason why
regional films do not cross connect is not because of language, but because of
money. You take away money, every body will work in every other region. I think
this film is really a case in point", Shantanu added.
Anjali Patil said, "I thank my director and Sunitha, who has
been my inspiration when I was acting in this film and even now. I never had
the chance to dedicate the national award I received for this film to anyone.
But on this occasion, I dedicate this award to Telugu language because I got
the award for this film. After that, I want to dedicate award to all the girls,
especially the Prajwala girls. They called me after watching this film and said
that they liked my performance. That call is the bigger award that any national
award. I never liked that I got a national award for my performance. I didn't
expect it and I think I don't deserve this award. Because, I still feel that I
could portray only 10% of what many girls are going through. I feel that I
couldn't do justice to their pain".
Allu Aravind said, "I didn't do so much as Sunitha said. I
only introduced her to some people and asked them to help her in such a good
cause. Especially, I asked Chiranjeevi to watch the film and tell a few words
about it, so that it will reach many and they will watch it. Every one with a
social responsibility should watch the film and there is a need that many more
films like this should come. So I requested Chiranjeevi to watch the film. That
is the biggest help I did to Sunita. After watching the film, Chiranjeevi came
forward to help. I thank him on this occasion".
Chiranjeevi said, "We go to some events so as to satisfy
some people. But attending some events gives us so much satisfaction. I am very
satisfied coming to this event. First of all, I want to tell about my
ignorance. When Allu Aravind called me and said that Sunitha from Prajwala
foundation, wants to meet me, I thought to avoid the meeting because I am
regularly attending the audio functions and I want to stop it. I thought so
only because of my ignorance and as I know very little about her then. But when
she met, I was really moved by the stories she told. She told me very heart
touching stories of many girls, who became victims of human trafficking. After
knowing about her work, I couldn't help praising her. She is really doing a
great work to rescue human trafficked victims, their rehabilitation and for
reintegrating them into the society. When Aravind said that she deserves a
Nobel prize, I felt he is exaggerating. But after seeing the work she is doing
I am sure that she will get a Nobel. When she invited me and my wife to watch
the film, I asked my wife to stay at home as I felt she may get disturbed
watching the film on such a sensitive subject. But after watching the film, I
felt I was wrong. It is not a disturbing film but a film which educates. Many
think this is an art film.But it is an out and out commercial film. Everyone
can watch it. Human Trafficking is a social evil and many girls were becoming
victims of it. Government should help people like Sunita, who are fighting
against it. Heroine Anjali Patil has done a fabulous job and her acting is
praiseworthy. Director Rajesh Touchriver is a very good director. He kept me
glued to the seat with the film, as I couldn't imagine what is going to
happen next. Audiences, who spend hours for tickets of big heroes' films,
should spare two hours to watch a good film like this. I am sure they will be
moved by it".
Director Rajesh Touchriver said, "We have faced many problems for this
film. Sunitha Krishnan told the story of a girl, whom she rescued some time ago
and asked me to do a film based on it. She asked me to do it not as an art film
but as a commercial film. I felt it was very difficult to do a film on such a
sensitive subject with commercial elements so that the whole family could watch
it. But I want to do it and I am happy that it came out well. I thank Sunitha
for producing this film. I am happy that I could the tell the story of not one
but lakhs of girls, who are suffering, through a powerful visual medium like
cinema"
Madhu Shalini said, "When I saw the film, I was speechless. I
couldn't believe a person goes through such a pain. Incidents like this happen
everyday and we should put an end to them. I thank Rajesh for doing such a
great film and Sunitha for making this film happen. Sunitha is a fighter. She
has done a lot. We will be always there to support this film".
Everyone
who attended the event praised the film and wished the team all the very
best.