Short films stand tall at film festival
	
		
				India, Nov. 4 -- Actors Huma Qureshi and Sunny Singh were the star attractions at the two-day Lucknow Short Film Festival, held in the city recently. Addressing a packed house at the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy, they participated in a conversation with organisers Renuka Tandon and Gaurav Dwivedi.
Author and storyteller Laksh Maheshwari presented his poetic narration, The Story of Four Assistants, inspired with journey of cinema legends - Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy, and Gulzar.
Special guest and FTII vice-chancellor Dhiraj Singh, who is also a writer-director, offered budding filmmakers, actors, and technicians important life lessons. Actor-writer Ranita Kapoor's book, Ruhani Ke Purane Khat, was also launched on the occasion.
The event concluded with a Kathak ballet, Sacred Bells, presented by Sanyukta Sinha and her troupe.
Best short films in different categories were awarded on the occasion. The event was organised by Amren Foundation and Uttar Pradesh Tourism.HTC...
		
			
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