Date:09/03/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/03/09/stories/2007030921450200.htm

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Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Javed Akhtar for session on films

Staff Reporter

Session to feature talks on Indian cinema

`Talking Films' to be held at Kakatiya Sheraton on March 10

The concept to be continued throughout the year

Javed Akhtar

HYDERABAD: Eminent writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar along with Nasreen Munni Kabir, who recently produced a documentary on Shah Rukh Khan, will interact with movie buffs from the twin cities in a session titled `Talking Films' on March 10 at Hotel ITC Kakatiya Sheraton at 7 p.m.

The interactive session, which is being organised by city-based film club Moving Images, would feature discussions on Indian cinema, promising to provide intellectual exchange and inspire aspiring filmmakers and film buffs.

Vice-president, Moving Images, Jyotirmayee Sharma said the concept would be continued throughout the year.

Efforts were on to rope in `Lage Raho Munnabhai' director Rajkumar Hirani and Rajmohan Gandhi for one session, besides young filmmakers like Shaad Ali, Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar.

"The intellectual exchanges are bound to inspire aspiring filmmakers and film lovers," said Elango T., CEO, Mobile Services, Airtel, one of the sponsors.