Lamakaan invites you to this fascinating and nostalgic documentary film screening 'My RADIO My LIFE.'

About the film: The film revisits the golden era of Radio in India, before TV, the Internet, and Social media came into our lives. Radio was the dominant, popular, and main entertainment, news, and knowledge source. Being a medium that is heard across national borders, the radio has been instrumental in expanding horizons and enriching the lives of generations. Besides giving companionship to individuals, the radio brought families together and inspired people to make life choices. We meet individuals from diverse backgrounds. * A man who broadcasted the historic Apollo 11 moon landing as an announcer for Voice of America (Tamil Service) in 1969 * A woman who found her calling in her formative years and later in life becomes the most popular Radio announcer * An octogenarian's unwavering determination to get his treasured valve radio set back to life * A radio restorer who preserves the memories of people by restoring their radios and curating them in his museum * A woman pursues her passion for HAM radio and later goes on to win the prestigious Presidential Award for a once-in-a-life event * School children in the present days engaging in creating programs for internet radio and highlighting the timeless appeal of this medium

About the Directors: Makarand Waikar, a passionate filmmaker, found his love for the art through his engagement with global film screenings, discussions, and courses at prestigious institutions like FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) and NFAI (National Film Archive of India) in Pune. His journey into cinema began when he and his team dedicated over two years to developing a concept and conducting extensive field research on Radio. Fueled by his unwavering determination, he embarked on the path of self‐funded documentary filmmaking.

Bidit Roy is a self‐taught, award‐winning documentary filmmaker from Pune, India, and the founder of Bluebird Moving Stories. His short documentary ‘The Bee Rescuer’ has won 10 awards internationally and 45+ official selections. He’s a fellow at Docedge, Kolkata, and was honored at IFFI's first cohort of 'India's 75 Creative Minds in 2021.

Screening followed by Q & A with the Director.

ALL ARE WELCOME!