Dilli (film)

Dilli is a short documentary film produced by the Robin Raina Foundation (RRF).^[1] RRF was set up in 2003 to help bring hope to under-privileged children all across the world, while providing education, clothes, medical care, shelter and food to these children.

Dilli is directed by Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas. The movie film brings out a stark comparison of the rampant progress and development of the megalopolis vis-à-vis thousands who are left homeless while the whole city is modernized and revamped. The film was premiered at the NASDAQ in Times Square, New York on April 1, 2011 following the ringing of the NASDAQ closing bell by Robin Raina, Founder RRF.^[2]

Dilli records and documents the evacuation of the thousands of humans, who lost their homes, and were left in a sea of rubble with nowhere to go and no hope for the future.

Dilli was declared the 1st place winner in the Short Documentary section at the Los Angeles Movie Awards. The film also won the Best Cinematography award in the short documentary section.^[3] The film got mention at the 2011 Los Angles International Underground Film Festival.^[4]

Dilli found honorable mention in Los Angeles Art House Film Festival 2011.^[5]

References

1. ^ http://www.dillifilm.com/
2. ^ http://www.acordceo.org/2011/04/nasdaq-closing-today-with-robin-raina-president-of-ebix.html
3. ^ http://thelamovieawards.com/2011_(I)_Winners.html
4. ^ http://www.laufilmfest.com/Winners.html
5. ^ http://laartfilmfest.com/2011_ANNOUNCEMENTS.html

External links

• Official website
• Dilli at the Internet Movie Database
• http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-04-13/news/29413680_1_dwellers-bawana-slums