IFFK Pays Homage to the Mother of Asian Cinema, Aruna Vasudev
At the 'Remembering Aruna Vasudev' program, part of the Open Forum, Bina Paul acknowledged Aruna's profound impact, stating, "Aruna Vasudev is an enduring inspiration to the Asian cinema world." Bina Paul, former Vice Chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary film critic Aruna Vasudev, affectionately known as the "mother of Asian cinema."
Bina Paul noted that Aruna Vasudev entered the field during a period marked by a significant scarcity of women in cinema. Through her extensive travels, Aruna Vasudev identified a profound knowledge gap regarding Asian cinema globally, as well as a lack of recognition afforded to films from this region by Western audiences. She astutely recognized that cultural constraints often hindered the global reach and accessibility of Asian films. Her tireless efforts played a pivotal role in elevating Asian cinema to global standards. Furthermore, she endeavored to increase women's representation within the industry, thereby paving the way for greater diversity and inclusivity.
Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Chairman Prem Kumar, in his felicitation speech, emphasized Aruna Vasudev's journey started into the cinema world began when women were scarcely represented in technical fields and her significant contributions include her authoritative writings on Asian cinema
The event was also graced by the presence of esteemed NETPAC members, including Nomuunzul Turmunkh, Gulnara Toreybey, and Deepa Gahlot.
