Cinema is a mirror of the society, how we live, what should be our life, what are the aspiration and what we dreamed of all can be seen through the cinema, said the Governor of Nagaland and Assam P.B. Acharya while releasing the Nagamese Film “ Maiki Manu Dukh Laga Kahani –part 2” at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan on March 16. He said that a film is an educational medium which can change our mindset.
While congratulating the film producer and the artists for a grand success, the Governor said that the film depicted the life of the producer who suffered in real life and through that event she portrays social life of our community.
Stating that all over the world now, women are equal especially a democratic country like India, every citizens, be it a man or women belonging to different religion, group, tribal, non-tribal, caste, in which language he speaks is immaterial as we are all equal and that gender equality is very prominent now, artificial creation that women are inferior to man is an old idea, the Governor added.
The Governor said a Naga women has boldly come out with a movie, requesting for social justice as women in Nagaland are not getting equal opportunity in the name of tribal law and it is a high time to scrutinize ourselves and that our women are everywhere in every aspect of life. He said that they are hard working and God has created them in a very special quality who are very receptive giving strength to men. We cannot be a stagnant society and we need to have a vibrant society where women have to be given a chance in every sphere of life, the Governor said.
Speaking about the film, the Governor said that the suffering and oppression of a women where she is unnecessarily discriminated and justice being done by fighting back is a bold enough medium of expression, whereby the Governor urged the producer that the movie be screened in school and colleges across Nagaland.
The film is produced and directed by Esther Bano and is a story of a young rape victim, Grace who was orphaned with the death of her mother who succumbed to the social sarcasm and embarrassment following the rape incident. Subsequently adopted by a neighbor family friend, the character grows up into adulthood with a strong determination to fight social injustice towards women. Educated with the support of her adopted parents, she becomes successful police officers. But she resolved never to marry but serve the general womenfolk by standing up for their rights.
Through her line of duty, she gives her best efforts to protect the rights of the women by addressing their needs through a fair means. She protects the women in distress and delivers justice in fairness. In short, the film is a story of a victimized women standing up to the rights of the women and gives supporting role to the women seeking justice.
Source: DIPR News
