Garhwali Cinema came into existence in the year 1983 with its first
film JAGWAL produced by Aanchalik Films and Directed by Tulsi
Dhimare. Pareshwar Gaur was its Producer, who can be termed as Father
of Garhwali Cinema.The film, being the first one in the Garhwali
language, was widely seen by the garhwalies and it was a hit of that
time.
Success of Jagwal inspired others to go ahead with another projects
and KABI SUKH KABI DUKH produced and Directed by Bandesh Naudiyal saw
the light of screen in 1984.This film could not attain success
because of its low technical values.
However, an another hit and most sucessful Garhwali film till date
came into limelight in 1986.It was GHARJANWAI produced by Badri Kedar
Films and Directed by Taran Taran Dhasmana. Vishweshwar Dutt Nautiyal
was its Producer.It was a super hit film and its music was the soul
of the movie.Total number of Garhwali films has reached to 23 so far.
Friends ! After the great success my previous book FILMOGRAPHY:SILENT CINEMA 1913-1934 I am writing the History of Garhwali Cnema. If you have more information or documents, please help me by providing the same.
Thanks.
DR.R.K.VERMA, Filmologist
E-mail: uttaranchal1@rediffmail.com