India, Jan. 24 -- Animation has taken a whole new dimension since first catering to children as 'cartoons'. Now it's even embracing social messages. Awakening of the Goddess by Debjani Mukherjee is one such, finds Shoma A Chatterji

Animation as we understand it began as cartoon and comic strips mainly aimed at children. Until recently, it was not used as a social agency to point out a social problem or make socio-political statements. Japan is credited for raising the status of this genre of film, calling it 'anime' with higher levels in cinematic form and content.

Mukherjee introduces herself as an animation filmmaker, researcher, author and illustrator. After completing her graduation in Economics she joined National Institute of Desi...