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Television THEY
are the maverick filmmakers of modern times. Master Class
on Thursday at 10 p.m. on the Fox History & Entertainment
Channel is an absorbing series about the lives and works of of the
most creative minds of Indian cinema who have left a lasting
impression on the minds of millions of filmgoers. The 13-part
series, hosted by noted director Sudhir Mishra, takes an in-depth
look at some of the greatest masters in contemporary cinema. In
the series Mishra speaks to people like Mira Nair, Shyam Benegal,
Shekhar Kapur and Mahesh Bhatt and tells all about their craft,
inspiration and vision. Of particular interest is Danny Boyle
whose Slumdog Millionaire put Mumbai on world map and won
him an Oscar. This particular episode deals with Aparna Sen,
considered to be one of the greatest masters in contemporary
cinema. It shows her incredible journey to the pinnacle of her
career and how she arrived there. It is an engaging show for
serious cinema-buffs. Train spotting In 2005, it took
just 12 hours to submerge Mumbai. The city suffered its worst
floods ever with over a metre of rain and more than 1000 persons
died. Yet within 48 hours, the local trains were running again. Bombay
Rail on Tuesday at 10 p.m. on the National Geographic Channel
goes behind the scenes to see how the massive network functions in
all kinds of weather — especially during torrential rains —
and keeps running on time. In fact, Indian trains, the show
informs, are more punctual than trains in England. The series
takes the viewer into the huge and bureaucratic world of trains,
exploring the lives of the 1.6 million people, who work on the
railways and also the many people who live in the slums by the
tracks. Despite rains, major accidents, terrorist bombings and
strikes, the Mumbai locals are thriving. The show delves into the
personal stories of everyday people whose lives are impacted by
the Indian Railway. — NF
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