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Aruna HarPrasad is a passionate observer and an interpreter of what goes beyond the obvious. Her love of the lens and eye for details, have been an integral part of her illustrious career as a filmmaker for nearly 4 decades. A documentary director, producer, cultural consultant, set decorator, line producer, creative consultant, screenwriter and even an actor - her talent took various forms while working with international & national acclaimed directors of the film industry.

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THE ELEPHANT DOCTOR

In Kerela, the Elephant Doctor is no ordinary veterinary doctor. He is a very busy man tending to more than 6 to 10 elephants a day. Dr. Panicker has a special relationship with his mammoth friends and is also doing a scientific research on them.

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TRACKING THE JANGAMS AT THE MAHAKUMBH

"Jangams" who hail from Haryana, Punjab and Himachal, attired with peacock feathered turbans, are believed to be born out of Lord Shiva's thigh. Unfamiliar to most Indians, the Jangams speak a mixed language, and are the last exponents of a long traditional culture.
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RAJAS OF THE BURNING GHATS

In Varanasi, the heirs of the cremation grounds are the Dom rajas. People come from all over India to receive the eternal fire from the Dom rajas to light the pyres of their loved ones. The concept of death, according to Hindu philosophy, is an accepted part of life, in contrast to the West where most people are frightened of death.
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THE DISHUM DISHUM MAN

The documentary explores the world of the stunt men of Mumbai, through the eyes of Mahendra Verma, the son of Bollywood’s first stuntman. As a Stunt Director he conceives and directs action sequences with his team of stuntmen. With no insurance or safety equipment, these brave men execute complex and dangerous action manoeuvres through sheer skill alone. The film was exhibited at the Mumbai International Film Festival 1998 For Documentary, Short & Animation Films.

Aruna HarPrasad

Aruna HarPrasad is a passionate observer and an interpreter of what goes beyond the obvious. Her love of the lens and eye for details, have been an integral part of her illustrious career as a filmmaker for nearly 4 decades. A documentary director, producer, cultural consultant, set decorator, line producer, creative consultant, screenwriter and even an actor - her talent took various forms while working with international & national acclaimed directors of the film industry.