Social Short 'Poonam' Screened for Intellectuals After Much International Acclaim
Psychological health is more important for elders than just physical care. Loneliness is the main cause of many elder issues.
The first screening was dedicated to the press and inaugurated by our Guest of Honour Sri Bhaskar Rao, IPS, ADGP Internal Security and Ex-Police Commissioner of Bangalore. It was also graced by other well-known dignitaries –
Dr. Radha S Murthy, Co-founder & Managing Trustee – Nightingales Medical Trust
Shri Praveen D Rao, Celebrated Musican, Music Director & Lyricist
Shri S. Deenadyalan, Founder – Cemtre for Excellence in Organisation
Shri Anil Shetty, State Treasurer – BJP Yuva Morcha
It was followed by hi-tea and snacks which preceded the second screening, graced by the Guest of Honour - Shri Vinod Srivastava – Industrialist | CEO – Leather Creations, special guest Smt. Bharathi Singh, Founder – Sa-Mudra Foundation, and a host of other intellectuals.
The screening was a resounding success due to the cause it addresses. ‘Poonam’ was made to address the cause of elderly loneliness and their yearning for companionship. Loneliness is just another disease that results in higher health risks and premature death in elders. And, this has to be taken care of by the younger, who more often than not end up abandoning their elders due to circumstances and sometimes intentionally.
‘Poonam’ took about five years to create since inception. The producers being first-time film-makers had to run through many roadblocks before it came to fruition. Using the time wisely, the casting3 was perfectly fulfilled with Meeta Vasisht playing Poonam and Rajit Kapur playing Suraj. We are grateful for their co-operation and commitment to the cause. They have wholeheartedly endorsed the cause with their great performances for which they have received accolades across the globe.
Charista Foundation looks upon elders as intellectuals and Poonam is an effort to raise awareness about them. The foundation also intends to inculcate an initiative where elder loneliness can be taken care of by re-uniting with families or finding them a vocation where they derive joy and live with a sense of purpose by giving back more to the society through their wealth of experience and knowledge.
Charista Foundation is a social organisation that caters to uplifting art, artists, artisans and the aged with commitment to a greener planet. The initiatives are noteworthy and the work it does has reached many hearts.
Shillpi Das Chohan
Charista Foundation
+91 99020 77066
shilpi@charista.com
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WATCH NOW: Watch the Teaser - Poonam - Love in Hindsight at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OOYQztkca4
1 http://poonam-film.com/poonam-how-the-cast-came-to-be/
2 https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/poonam-a-social-short-wins-award-of-recognition-in-the-accolade-global-film-competition-california-usa-835666707.html#:~:text=BANGALORE%20India%2C%20Dec.,Competition%2C%20La%20Jolla%2C%20CA
3 https://www.englandnewsportal.com/news/film-poonam-wins-best-short-film-best-actress-and-best-actor-awards-for-2020-at-7th-art-independent-international-film-festival20201229124735/