Bollywood showman Subhash Ghai figures in World Book of Records for introducing digital projections in theatres across India
Aditya V Singh.
New Delhi. Bollywood showman, prominent eriter, director and producer Subhash Ghai of Mumbai India has been included by World Book of Records as one of the pioneers in bringing the digital revolution in small centers of India by introducing digital projections systems in theatres along with Introducing new actors, technicians and performers grooming them into stars and contributing to the development of Cinema for 55 years.
Being a prominent writer, director & producer Hindi cinema, Subhash Ghai conceived and directed a magnum audio-visual stage show ‘Cinema Cinema’ in 1991, celebrating 100 years of world cinema with 42 Bollywood stars, 200 musicians, and 250 dancers on a 180 feet stage at NSCI, Mumbai.
The certificate was bestowed to Subhash Ghai by Barrister Santosh Shukla (President and CEO, World Book of Records) along with Mr. Usman Khan, Dr. Suchita Shukla & Ms Parul Chawla Significantly, Ghai started his career in Hindi cinema as an actor with small roles in films including Taqdeer (1967) and Aradhana (1969). He was lead in the 1970s Umang and Gumraah. His directorial debut was the film Kalicharan (1976) which he obtained through a recommendation by Shatrughan Sinha.
As of 2016, he has written and directed a total of 16 movies. In 2006, he set up his own film institute Whistling Woods International in Mumbai. The institute trains students in filmmaking: production, direction, cinematography, acting, animation.
Earlier, the United Kingdom and South Africa have sought his expertise to help set up institutions. Under his able mentorship, the WWI teams have also helped the Hong Kong government to promote tourism in their country. In December 2013, the international confederation of NGOs and the United Nations conferred the Karmaveer Chakra upon him for his contribution as an educationist to develop skill and innovative education in India in the field of cinema and entertainment.
World Book of Records is one of the leading organizations in international certification of world records. It works intercontinental from all continents with a global network. It recognizes potential talent and capabilities in world records through international certification. It also honours personalities and lists places of outstanding contribution for humanity and universal peace.
On being recognized by World Book of Records. Subhash Ghai was congratulated by Virendra Sharma (Member of British Parliament, England), Mr. Simon N. Ovens DL (HM The King’s Representative, Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Harrow, United Kingdom), Navendu Mishra (Member of British Parliament, England), Lord Raminder Singh Ranger (House of Lords), Mr. Wilhelm Jezler (Europe Head, Switzerland), Dr. Diwakar Sukul (Chairman, World Book of Records, England) and other dignitaries of film fraternity from international scenario.