Embassy of India
Kathmandu
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Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center (SVCC) organized an interaction with renowned Indian film director and actor Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi today at Hotel Himalaya, Kupandole.
Dr Dwivedi is an actor, film director and screenwriter best known for directing the 1991 television epic Chanakya, in which he also played the title role of ancient India’s preeminent strategist Chanakya. He is also known for directing the movie Pinjar (2003), television series Upanishad Ganga (2012) and Surajya Sanhita (2019), and most recently, the movie Samrat Prithviraj (2022).
At the event, Dr Dwivedi was in conversation with the Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Dr. Asawari Bapat, to discuss Dr Dwivedi’s perspective on film-making and his experiences spanning over three decades. Dr Dwivedi also elaborated on the relevance of philosophical contribution of Chanakya (also called Kautilya or Vishnugupta) in today’s world.
The event was attended by noted Nepali filmmakers, actors, theatre artists, and media representatives.
April 02, 2023
Kathmandu, Nepal
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