By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: Once again proving his mettle in direction and script writing, Pradip Kurbah has managed to grasp the enthusiasm and response of the crowd with his upcoming Khasi feature film, Meshua & Melody which was previewed at Hotel Eee Cee, an event organized by 3ME Entertainment here on Tuesday.
From dialogues to cinematography, the movie gathered much applause from the crowd and it was enough to make one realize the potential of all involved including the ripe artistry portrayed by Merlvin Mukhim and Sweety Pala, getting themselves deep into their respective characters.
According to a press note issued by the movie’s main lead Merlvin Mukhim here on Tuesday, it was stated that while there are a great number of releases on an annual basis, the technical and artistic performances is still something that needs vast improvement, and slip shot work simply for the sake of commercial exploitation of a product needs discouragement.
Meshua & Melody is a movie falling under the genre of Romantic Comedy with clever dialogues keeping the audience captured throughout the length of the film. A well-crafted script with an intriguing narrative, the story revolves around two central characters that get to know each other in a unique setting, which in itself is the basis of the story.
One very noticeable feature of the film is the depiction of Shillong and the suburban landscape which added to the pleasure of film watching, and equally entertaining is the background score.
Producers of the film mentioned that the movie would be released in the very near future and would be available in video libraries across Meghalaya.
“Meanwhile, given the recent spate of checking for illegal copying, and piracy of indigenous local films and music by agencies supporting the growth of Khasi and Jaintia films, the market seems set for a commercially successful release”, Mukhim said.
Till the recent past, despite notifications to video libraries and cable operators regarding illegal reproduction and screening of such ventures without authorization by producers, the problem and issue is yet to dwindle, causing film makers and the artiste fraternity fretting with concern over the future of film making in such a scenario.
“The drop in production, and many a times compromise on investment by financers is directly related to increasing acts of piracy which does not hone well for a fledgling industry such as that of Meghalaya since film making is just as much a business venture besides portrayal of artistry”, Mukhim lamented.
He further added that it is high time that legality and law against piracy be advocated for the better knowledge of the general populace as a means for supporting the talent in Meghalaya.