Puran Chandra Balodi one of a Character artists of First Garhwali Movie

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                                                Bhishma Kukreti

                 

         The first in any creation force people to talk about those who were involved in its creation. When there would be talk about ‘Jagwal’ the first Garhwali language feature film /movie, the involvement of Puran Chandra Balodi alias PC would also be there.

Puran Chandra Balodi is one of respectful and renowned name in Garhwali-Kumauni social circle in Mumbai. As social worker he was connected with the activities of Garhwal Bhratri Mandal (a seventy five years old social organization) Mumbai and headed the organizations for many years.  Puran Chandra Balodi never acted in any drama but he always supported the Garhwali theatre and cultural aspects in Mumbai.  Puran Chand Balodi is well known in Mumbai for his help to Garhwalis in getting suitable jobs when there was scarcity of jobs. Puran Chand Balodi was born o in 1942 in village Manjeri, Banelsyun, Pauri Garhwal. He served as General Manager, director in many corporate houses till he retired.

   Puran Chandra Balodi acted in ‘Jagwal’ as judge.

           However, Balodi will be remembered for helping Parashar Gaud in overcoming many legal hassles. Puran Chandra Balodi and his team members as Raman Kukreti, Geeta ram Bhatt, Rup Singh Rawat, Rajendra Sharma, Sain Singh Rawat helped the producer Parashar Gaud  not only  popularizing  first Garhwali film ‘Jagwal’ but also helped the producer in releasing it in Mumbai too.    

Reference: Bhishma Kukreti, 2013, उत्तराखंडी फिल्मों का संक्षिप्त इतिहास

Copyright@   Bhishma Kukreti 16/3/2013

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