FILM ON SIKKIM SINCE 1642

Short documentary on Sikkim’s saga from 1642 to present times

Thursday, 05 February 2009 06:29 SANJAY AGARWAL

RANGPO, February 4: A dedicated local filmmaker has completed a documentary that captures the history of this Himalayan State from 1642 till this present era.
The 60 minute documentary has been made by Kishore Rai Dungmali for the interest of the coming generation.

The documentary is titled ‘Parivartan-Journey with a Dream’ with a catch line of ‘A documentary about ‘The Man’ and his dream for Sikkim’ and is of one hour duration.
Mr. Dungmali has produced and shot the documentary and was assisted by Radha Thapa (production manager), Smriti Rai and Shena Rai (production controller). Binod Serang has narrated, written and directed the project while music coordinator and assistant director is Vibek Serang. The editor is Rajendra Khadka while Rita Subba has given the English narration.

The filmmaker said that a sum of Rs. 2.5 lakhs were spent in making the documentary and all the expenses were borne by himself. The documentary includes the history of Sikkim from 1962 to the present times, he said.

Mr. Dungmali expressed his thanks to Nirman Publications who have provided him with relevant documents and data.

MLAs KB Chamling, CB Karki and AS Baraily had also extend their full support and encouragement to the filmmaker for this project. Similar support was also received from former MP Bhim Dahal, former MLA SK Pradhan and Prem Karik, he said.