Chitraspandan

What is chitra spandan?

We think movies are one of the most influential media forms of communication in our society right now. It has a direct impact on our culture, our thoughts, emotions, hobbies, behaviors etc. Consciously or unconsciously it shapes our lives. Being such an influential media form it has advantages and disadvantages, but It is very disappointing to know that most of us are completely unaware about the amount of control this audio visual medium has on us. If we go through 50 years of history of this nation and analyze the socio-cultural changes and movies that people admired, we can clearly see how movies are setting the norms of society. How we walk, talk, our clothing, our thoughts, everything! Chitraspandan is an effort to bring about a change in the society through ways that are entertaining and acceptable. If people learnt to watch movies with consciousness and aware about the effects it has on us, movies can be a powerful a powerful tool to bring a positive change. The whole idea of chitraspandan is to teach young generation and leverage this opportunity to give a constructive direction. Make people aware about how it affects your life, and gain many benefits from it. Chitraspandan hopes to initiate a healty dialogue in the society and individuals about leveraging this powerful medium for social benefit.

What did we do?

for last 4 years we have been gathering a group of young people, grouping them together and exposing them to a some of the movies which have potential to initiate a healthy conversation about society, space, economics, social life. through those conversations we are trying to build an educational platform which can leverage the social capital created.

2016 chitraspandan

चित्रस्पंदन 2016

Location: K52 Kothrud

May 2016

Theme - Foundations of Life

Segment 1

Short films descripting The art and science behind cinema, impact of audio visual effects on our mind, cinematic awareness

Segment 2

Peaceful Warrior

A constructive war with self with the help of a mentor pushes you self awareness, self development, work excellence etc. This film is a classic messenger.

Segment 3

Forest Gump

One need not to be extra ordinary to live well. Even a little bit of virtues help you in that direction.

Segment 4 -

Film Lokamanya

Subodh Bhave

Discussion: Role of Social work in developing of our lives...

Turnout - 50

2017 Chitraspandan

Location: Akshar Nandan

Theme -Teen Age - changes and challenges

Segment 1

Film The Age of Seventeen

Discussion - Physical Mental Behavioural changes in adolescent

Segment 2 Short films on Challenges in teen age

Addiction, sexuality, relationships, career etc.

Segment 3 -- Peaceful Warrior

A constructive war with self with the help of a mentor pushes you self awareness, self development, work excellence etc. This film is a classic messenger.

Segment 4

Rang de Basanti

Topic of discussion:

Life beyond self in a young age - how is it? The 'positive kick' in it... Why is it important?

Turnout - 100