Design Course
The Story of Indian Animation
History and Journey so far
by
Shaila Paralkar
Shaila Paralkar
- One of the first woman animator of India.
She started her career with Akaar Studio of Sir Kantilal Rathod but it was at Films Division of India that she set her roots from 1962 until got retired at the age of 60 years. She has animated over two dozen films, many of which have wonNational and International Awards.
Interview with Shaila Paralkar:
• "Mukti"
Debutant film as a Director and an Animator
• "The Tree of Unity" or "Ektaa ka Vruksh"
Designed and animated by her.
• "Bottled Cannibals"
Scripted, designed and animated by Shaila Paralkar. Exhibited at International Film Festivals in D'Annecy, France,Moscow, Greece and Portugal in 1979 while in the following year in Hong Kong.
• "The Thinker"
Received her first National Award in 1982. Also showcased at D'Annecy, France, Czechoslovakia, Tampere Film Festival and inHK during the year 1981-82.
• "The Last drop"
Done in 1993. This filmwon the State Award and was showcased in the fifth International Film Festival in Lausanne,France, in Shanghai, PR of China and in Okomedia, Denmark.
• "Freedom"
Got showcased at Shanghai Film Festival and Chicago International Children's film Festival.
• "The Savior"
Won two President's award each in the category of Best Director and Producer for Best Family Welfare film about child health care and immunization program in India.
After being a workaholic for past 40 years, upon her retirement, she has taken up painting, Illustrations, knitting and all creative hobbies that she could not pursue during that time. Playing puzzles on the desktop is also one of her favourite past time.