World Book and Copyright Day 2021: 5 Bollywood films that were adapted from famous novels
World Book and Copyright Day is observed on April 23 across the globe. On this day, let s take a look at the Bollywood films which were adapted from the novels. Written By World Book and Copyright Day 2021: 5 Bollywood films that were adapted from famous novels
It is the World Book and Copyright Day today and people across the globe are celebrating this day by sharing pictures of their favourite novels or writers. Books have always been best friends of humans and especially during the current pandemic situation, it has become one of the powerful tools in overcoming loneliness. But did you know many of our Bollywood popular films have been inspired by the novels? Some of the famous books of Indian writers have been made into successful films.
French Authors Lead International Booker Prize Shortlist
Éric Vuillard and David Diop are among the authors contending for the prestigious award for translated literature.
Clockwise from top left: “The War of the Poor,” “When We Cease to Understand the World,” “At Night All Blood is Black,” “The Dangers of Smoking in Bed,” “The Employees” and “In Memory of Memory.”
April 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m. ET
LONDON A nightmarish tale of a Senegalese soldier fighting for France in World War I, and a workplace novel set on a spaceship, are among the six titles shortlisted for this year’s International Booker Prize.
The shortlist for the prize, arguably the world’s most significant award for literature translated into English, was announced in an online news conference on Thursday.
Rachel Wang, Sir Peter Stothard and Bjorn Saven reappointed as Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery
The Prime Minister has reappointed Rachel Wang and Sir Peter Stothard as Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery for a term of four years from 3 April 2021, and Bjorn Saven for a term of three years from 3 April 2021.
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Rachel Wang
Rachel Wang is a Black British filmmaker and the co-founder of production company Chocolate Films. For Chocolate Films, Rachel produces video content for online and broadcast from bases in London, Glasgow and Berlin, with work spanning many sectors and styles. She works extensively in video production for arts, culture and heritage and works with galleries and museums across the UK, Europe and the Middle East to produce exhibition AV, documentaries and promotional content.
Rachel Wang
Rachel Wang is a Black British filmmaker and the co-founder of production company Chocolate Films. For Chocolate Films, Rachel produces video content for online and broadcast from bases in London, Glasgow and Berlin, with work spanning many sectors and styles. She works extensively in video production for arts, culture and heritage and works with galleries and museums across the UK, Europe and the Middle East to produce exhibition AV, documentaries and promotional content.
Rachel is passionate about producing factual content that highlights human stories and society today. She is the co-creator of 1000 Londoners, the online documentary portrait of London. Her latest long-form documentary ‘Her Life Matters’ is an insight into an international campaign to reduce maternal mortality. As an advocate for improving diversity in the media, Rachel spearheads a video production workshop programme through Chocolate Films.