A Special screening of the Indian Film Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, was held at Lido Connect recently, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India-Thailand Diplomatic Relations, and to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav).
The feed-back from the large and diverse audience who attended the screening, was phenomenal, and quite unprecedented.
Here are their Comments:
JAREERAT BAITONG
Ms Earth Thailand 2021, Active environmentalist.
‘The movie was amazing -I loved it so much! It’s completely the most original Indian movie ever ! So real, so inspiring, so amazing-!’
KRITTIYAWADEE PONGPANICH
Head of PR, Netflix
‘Truly an amazing film!’
OUASSIMA BOUJRAD
Diplomat
‘Great film, great story! I’m a big supporter of women empowerment and independence, and so, the film responded to my interest.’
CHUTIMON PANJAPAN
Remedial Massage Therapist
‘It’s an uplifting movie! Though India has a male-dominant culture, I appreciate that they honor the role of the female, in the film. I was happy to see the female Indian Ambassador too.’
WANEE TIPCHINDACHAI
Dealer, Icon Group Co
‘An excellent movie! I do believe many mothers want to chase their dream but don’t get a chance.’
JOON K
Director, Software Co.
‘Great choice of movie! We definitely need to watch more beautiful Indian films like ‘Panga’. A beautifully organized event by the Indian Embassy. ‘
VINCENT VICHIT VADAKAN
Lifestyle, Arts, Food writer
‘ Terrific feel-good film! It was a great evening! The catering was good too.’
TOM VITYAKUL
Arts writer
‘Panga is an uplifting and inspiring film, about realising dreams. It shows that like a team of Kabaddi players or a family unit, everyone in the society plays important roles. ’
KANOKWAN KERDPLANANT
Journalist
‘ It was an awesome event! Panga is quite awesome for women empowerment. In the Kabaddi competition scenes, I cheered the Indian team as if I’m Indian! ’
SIVALEE ANANTACHART
Founder, ‘Art & Creative Events in Bangkok’
‘Lovely, feel-good film! I also liked its message about the sacrifices a mother has to make, which makes her give up her dream. We learnt about a new sport too, that we never knew existed before.’
SOMSONG SACHAPHIMUKH
Vice President, Financial/Special Activity,Thai Tourism Council
‘I really appreciate both the actors and creators of this movie. I don’t know this sport at all, but the actors acted so well, it looked like a real competition.’
VARORAM PACHIMSAWAT
President, ‘Friends of the Arts’ Foundation
‘I enjoyed Panga so much! It’s made me curious about which schools in Thailand play the game of Kabaddi.’
PRACHYA PINKAEW
Well-known Thai film-maker
‘The emotions were very strong, and nearly made me cry.’
PARICHART BORISUTE
Film-Professional
‘I loved it when she went back to her sport and followed her dream. It made me cry.’
VANESSA WU
Restauranteer
‘Such an impressive film! I enjoyed it a lot.’
RICHARD BARROW
Well-known Blogger
‘It was a good movie and I enjoyed it.’
I had an enjoyable time watching Panga this evening with the Indian Ambassador (@suchitra_durai) and other distinguished guests. The screening was part of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Thailand. pic.twitter.com/RgB9CjWzts
— Richard Barrow in Thailand (@RichardBarrow) March 13, 2022
KATARINA VAISANEN
Regional Program Mgr, Felm
‘We were lucky to get an opportunity to see this wonderful film!’
Good turnout at #LidoConnect to view the award winning Indian film ‘Panga’, which had Thai sub-titles. pic.twitter.com/Zfj7dnEYo4
— SUCHITRA DURAI (@suchitra_durai) March 13, 2022
An evening well spent in the honourable company of the Ambassador of @IndiainThailand @suchitra_durai & some other renowned guests watching the #Indianfilm #Panga which was screened as part of the 75 anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Thailand & India.@RichardBarrow pic.twitter.com/PNFO9zu3Jt
— #Raj# ???? (@kumarr_raj) March 13, 2022