Children's Film Society India (CFSI) was a nodal organization of

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that produced

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s and various TV programs in various Indian languages. Established in 1955, CFSI functioned under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,

and was headquartered in

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. In March 2022, it was merged with National Film Development Corporation.

History

The concept of an exclusive cinema for India's children was mooted by its first Prime Minister

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, and Children's Film Society, India (CFSI) was founded on 11 May 1955 with Hriday Nath Kunzru as its first president. The first film produced by CFSI was ''Jaldeep'' (1956), an adventure film directed by

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also starring

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.Children's Film Society of India, Film: Jaldeep
The Chairperson of CFSI was selected for a duration of three years, and over the years, several notable personalities have remained Chairperson of CFSI including

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(twice), Nafisa Ali (2005–2008),

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. (2008–2012),

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(2012-2015) and

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(2015-2018).

Activities

CFSI produced feature films and short films for children in various languages of India. It organized subsidized shows and distributed film prints. In the last 52 years CFSI had made 114 feature films, 45 short animations, 9 puppet films, as well as 52 short documentaries and news magazines. CFSI also organized an International Children's Film Festival held every alternate year in India. The films produced by CFSI had participated in many film festivals all over the world and had won many awards."Awards won by CFSI films" – CFSI

Selected Filmography

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* {{Authority control Film organisations in India Organisations based in Mumbai Film production companies based in Mumbai Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India) 1955 establishments in Bombay State Government agencies established in 1955 Producers who won the Best Children's Film National Film Award Youth in India

History

Activities

Selected Filmography

See also

References

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