Amitabha is now working actively towards changing the cinema for children. In 2016, he started ‘Cinevidya,’ a social endeavor where he’s conducting country-wide Children’s Film Festivals and Workshops with the main aim of sensitizing children about the role of audio-visual media for community development and creative expression.
With the motto, “Cinema for Life,” Cinevidya is providing a cinematic platform to the young generation for their holistic growth through the art of expression.
We got a chance to interact with Amitabha where we explored the many facets of his life and his vision for Cinevidya. Below are some excerpts from our interview with the filmmaker: