The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, met with the producers of the documentary The Elephant Whisperers, Guneet Monga and Kartiki Gonsalves, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi did the same.The documentary won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short last month, making it the first Indian production to win in this category.
The President commended the filmmakers for showcasing India’s cultural values of conservation and living in harmony with nature in their documentary.Guneet Monga, who also co-produced the 2019 Oscar-winning documentary “Period.End of Sentence.”, was part of the team that received the President’s recognition.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur also met with the filmmakers at his residence in Delhi earlier in the day.He expressed his delight at meeting them and praised the power of India’s storytelling, which he said was unmatched.The Elephant Whisperers is a documentary that tells the story of an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu and the bond he shares with his caretakers, Bomman and Bellie, who protect him from poachers and raise him.
The meeting with the President was shared on social media, with pictures and a message congratulating the filmmakers on their achievement.The meeting with the Union Minister was also shared on social media, along with a video of the Minister talking to the filmmakers and Netflix Vice President (Content) Monica Shergill.
The Elephant Whisperers has received critical acclaim for its heartwarming and socially relevant storytelling, as well as its cinematography.The documentary showcases India’s tradition of conservation and highlights the importance of protecting wildlife and living in harmony with nature.The film has gained global recognition, with its regional content being dubbed and enjoyed in every part of the world.
India has a rich tradition of storytelling, with millions of tales being born each day and retold for generations.The success of The Elephant Whisperers and other Indian productions highlights the growing influence of Indian filmmakers and their ability to capture stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.
