Set amidst the stunning wilderness of northern India, My Tiger Family offers viewers a doorway into the magical realm of Ranthambore Nature Reserve. For over 50 years, filmmaker Valmik Thapar has observed the resident tiger population with steadfast dedication, establishing profound connections with these elusive queens of the forest. The documentary shares Thapar’s intimate journey, introducing us to several generations of strong-willed tigresses who call Ranthambore home.
Thapar’s initial encounter with the reserve’s tigers sparked a lifelong passion. As a young man visiting on a whim, he wandered the forest trails and glimpsed his first tiger—an experience he describes as profound self-reflection.
Rather than departing, he remained to immerse himself in understanding these majestic creatures. Over decades, Thapar acquired unprecedented insights by quietly observing tigers like Padmini raise their cubs. He witnessed the population rebound from grim lows yet also faced setbacks as poachers threatened the recovery.
Thapar’s initial encounter with the reserve’s tigers sparked a lifelong passion. As a young man visiting on a whim, he wandered the forest trails and glimpsed his first tiger—an experience he describes as profound self-reflection.
Rather than departing, he remained to immerse himself in understanding these majestic creatures. Over decades, Thapar acquired unprecedented insights by quietly observing tigers like Padmini raise their cubs. He witnessed the population rebound from grim lows yet also faced setbacks as poachers threatened the recovery.
- 10/7/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Eminent theatre personality Sanjana Kapoor and environmental conservationist and historian Valmik Thapar’s son Hamir Thapar is on the Children’s Jury at the 18th International Children’s Film Festival India to judge films in the Competition International Shorts category.
The Children’s Jury at the 18th Golden Elephant comprises of 15 children from all over India who have excelled in cultural and artistic activities. Five children will judge each category- Competition Live Action, Competition Shorts, Competition International Animation
Aged from 5 to 15 years old, the Children’s Jury independently judge their own awards and there is one Children’s Jury award per category.
Eleven-year-old Hamir who studies in the 6th grade at the Delhi British School attended the festival only for two days unlike other child jury members.
Sanjana who is on the Adult Jury for the same category is delighted that her son judged the movies in the same category as her.
The Children’s Jury at the 18th Golden Elephant comprises of 15 children from all over India who have excelled in cultural and artistic activities. Five children will judge each category- Competition Live Action, Competition Shorts, Competition International Animation
Aged from 5 to 15 years old, the Children’s Jury independently judge their own awards and there is one Children’s Jury award per category.
Eleven-year-old Hamir who studies in the 6th grade at the Delhi British School attended the festival only for two days unlike other child jury members.
Sanjana who is on the Adult Jury for the same category is delighted that her son judged the movies in the same category as her.
- 11/21/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
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