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| Abbreviation | CFSI |
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| Formation | 11 May 1955; 70 years ago (1955-05-11) |
| Purpose | Children entertainment, production and distribution |
| Headquarters | Films Division Complex, 24,G. Deshmukh Marg,Mumbai – 400,026 |
Region served | India |
Chairperson | Mukesh Khanna till Feb 2018[1] |
Parent organisation | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Website | Official website |
Children's Film Society India (CFSI) was a nodal organisation ofGovernment of India that producedchildren's films and various TV programs in various Indian languages. Established in 1955, CFSI functioned under theMinistry of Information and Broadcasting,Government of India and was headquartered inMumbai.[2]
In March 2022, it was merged withNational Film Development Corporation.
The concept of an exclusive cinema forIndia's children was mooted by its first Prime MinisterJawaharlal Nehru, and Children's Film Society, India (CFSI) was founded on 11 May 1955 withHriday Nath Kunzru as its first president. The first film produced by CFSI wasJaldeep (1956), an adventure film directed byKidar Sharma also starringMala Sinha.[3]
The Chairperson of CFSI was selected for a duration of three years, and over the years, several notable personalities have remained Chairperson of CFSI includingSai Paranjpye (twice),[4]Nafisa Ali (2005–2008),Nandita Das[1] (2008–2012),Amol Gupte (2012–2015) andMukesh Khanna (2015–2018).
In March 2022, four government-run film and media units including Children's Film Society merged withNational Film Development Corporation (NFDC).[5]
CFSI produced feature films and short films for children in various languages of India. It organised subsidised shows and distributed film prints. In the last 52 years CFSI had made 114 feature films, 45 short animations, 9 puppet films, as well as 52 short documentaries and news magazines.[6] CFSI also organised anInternational Children's Film Festival held every alternate year in India. The films produced by CFSI had participated in many film festivals all over the world and had won many awards.[7]
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Jaldeep | Hindi film, First CFSI film |
| 1962 | Bapu Ne Kaha Tha | Hindi Film |
| 1965 | Jaise Ko Taisa | Hindi Film |
| 1975 | Charandas Chor | Hindi film |
| 1978 | Ganga Bhavani | Telugu Film,Nandi Award for Second Best Children Film[8] |
| 1991 | Potli Baba Ki | (TV puppet series) |
| 1996 | Halo | Hindi film,National Film Award for Best Children's Film,Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie |
| 2002 | Baaja | Hindi film |
| 2003 | Heda Hoda (The Blind Camel) | Hindi film, Silver Elephant Award – 13th International Children's Film festival, Hyderabad – India – 2003. 2nd Prize – Vancouver Film Festival – Canada – 2004,Opening Film – Hamburg Film Festival – Germany – 2004,Silver Awards – La Matatena Film Festival – Mexico – 2004,Special Mention – Cine Jeune De Laon film Festival – France – 2004,Silver Awards – Cairo Film Festival – Egypt – 2005,Bronze Remi Award – Worldfest Film Festival – USA – 2005,Indian Panorama – International Film festival, Goa – India – 2005,My favorite Film Award – Ningbo Shanghai Film Festival – China – 2005.[9] |
| 2006 | Lilkee | Hindi film[10] |
| 2007 | Mahek | Hindi film |
| 2007 | Amoolyam | Telugu Film,Nandi Award for Best Children Film |
| 2007 | Manpasand – the Perfect Match | Animation Film, Gold Remi Award, 41st World Fest Houston USA 2008, Bronze World Medal 2008 New York Film Festival,USA, Indian Documentary Producers' Association, IDPA, India Silver Award 2008, Diploma Prix Danube Award Bratislava, Slovakia 2008 |
| 2009 | Putaani Party | Kannada film,National Film Award for Best Children's Film |
| 2009 | Harun-Arun | Gujarati film |
| 2011 | Gattu | Special Mention at62nd Berlin International Film Festival[11] |
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