CLASSIC MARBLE COMPANY FELICITATES VETERANS OF INDIAN CINEMA

Bimal Roy Retrospective Concludes With Much Fanfare

Mumbai: The first ever week long retrospective of the legendary film-maker, Bimal Roy concluded in the city amidst much fanfare and celebrations. ‘Bandini (1963)’ the last of the series of his movies was showcased during the event followed by an awards ceremony. The event was attended by several prominent personalities from the film industry including Kamini Kausal, Saroj Khan, Debu Sen, among others.

Veteran actors including Helen, Dharmendra and Ameen Sayani were bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Awards while young talented film-makers including Neeraj Ghaywan and Juhi Chaturvedi were recognized for their recent works in the industry.

Mr. Vikas Kesarkar (centre) while felicitating Dharmendra with
Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bimal Roy Retrospective

Mr. Vikas Kesarkar, Vice-President, Marketing of Classic Marble Company (CMC), which was the title sponsor of the show while felicitating the veterans of Indian cinema said, “It has been an honor for us to be part of this grand celebration of one of the Masters of Indian Cinema. Bimal Roy had the aptitude; skill and talent with which he gave cinema a different dimension during his era. Today, we feel fortunate as we not only have had the opportunity to be part of this event but also we have the pleasure of honouring the finest actors of our times.”

Known as ‘The Silent Master’ of Indian Cinema, Bimal Roy created a number of classics between the 40’s and the 60’s. To commemorate the film-maker’s 50th death anniversary, a retrospective was held that showcased six of his evergreen classics daily from 11th to 16th January which included some of Roy’s best works including Do Bhiga Zameen, Parineeta, Parakh, Sujata, Madhumati and Bandini.

About Classic Marble Company: A pioneer in the imported marble industry, Classic Marble Company (CMC) since its inception in 1994 has grown to become the number 1 stone company in India. Over 700 of the company’s product offerings are manufactured at its state-of-the-art plant spread over 5,00,000 sq. m. of land and distributed through exclusive showrooms and several distributor and dealer network in India and overseas. CMC’s factory at Silvassa is an ocean of opulence exhibiting 30,000 metric tons of raw blocks, with a production capacity 75,000 sq. ft. of marble and granite and the expertise to execute turnkey projects.

CLASSIC MARBLE COMPANY PRESENTS BIMAL ROY RETROSPECTIVE

Classic Marble Company Presents Bimal Roy Retrospective

Mumbai: For most cine lovers, 2016 started off in style with the city launching open the first ever Bimal Roy Retrospective. Known as ‘The Silent Master’ of Indian Cinema, Bimal Roy created a number of classics between the 40’s and the 60’s. The opening evening of the retrospective was flagged off by renowned Director, Ashutosh Gowarikar and veteran actress Shabana Azmi at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, followed by the screening of Roy’s most notable film, ‘Do Bhiga Zameen’.

Ramakrishna Swamy - Vice President,
Classic Marble Company lighting the lamp

Organized by India’s number 1 marble company – Classic Marble Company (CMC), in collaboration with Bimal Roy Memorial, the retrospective will commemorate the film-maker’s 50^th death anniversary by showcasing five of his evergreen classics daily from 11^th to 16^th January.

“We are proud to have become part of this celebration and commemoration of one of the most acclaimed film-makers of all time. Bimal Roy was one of the pioneers of Indian cinema whose work reflected individuality and he brought with him sophistication in the field of cinema art. Individuals of his calibre are few and rare and we feel honoured to have received this opportunity to felicitate his invaluable work,” says Mr. Amit Shah, Director, CMC.

The films to be showcased between the 11^th and 16^th are some of Roy’s best works including

(L-R)Ashutosh Gowarikar, Shabana Azmi, Rinki Roy,
Anwesha Arya & Ramakrishna Swamy, VP, CMC

Parineeta (1953), Parakh (1960), Sujata (1959), Madhumati (1958) and Bandini (1963).

The event will conclude with an award ceremony on the 16^th which will felicitate a host of film veterans besides recognizing an outstanding debut film-maker in the Indian cinema.

“The association between Bimal Roy Retrospective and Classic Marble Company is filled with inherent brand synergies. CMC stands for the same values, class and quality that Bimal Roy showcased in his works,” concludes Mr. Shah.

About Classic Marble Company: A pioneer in the imported marble industry, Classic Marble Company (CMC) since its inception in 1994 has grown to become the number 1 stone company in India. Over 700 of the company’s product offerings are manufactured at its state-of-the-art plant spread over 5,00,000 sq. m. of land and distributed through exclusive showrooms and several distributor and dealer network in India and overseas. CMC’s factory at Silvassa is an ocean of opulence exhibiting 30,000 metric tons of raw blocks, with a production capacity 75,000 sq. ft. of marble and granite and the expertise to execute turnkey projects.