Film ‘Labour’ based on workers’ plight to be produced

Kathmandu: It was announced at a programme that a film named 'Labour' would be produced about the workers' plight. The announcement to this was made on Wednesday on the occasion of the 135th International Labour Day. Director Purnendu K Jha informed at a press conference that the film would be made in Maithili language and dubbed in Nepali and Bhojpuri languages. "A huge number of Nepali youths are leaving the country for foreign jobs. After conducting research and study in this issue, we decided to make a film to show the plight of the Nepalis," he said, adding that it is a common story of every Nepali. It will be prepared in the background of Madhes. Jha has already directed 'Samrakshya' and 'Chauka Dau' films in Nepali language. "We're working to find an international market of Nepali film and trying to ensure quality accordingly," he underlined. On the occasion, former ambassador Dr Suryanath Mishra hoped the film would prod the concerned agencies by exposing the irregularities relating to employment. It would be laudable to prepare a film on such a pressing issue, he added. On the occasion, RSS Executive Chairman Dharmendra Jha extended best wishes to the production team and believed a modern journey of Maithili filmmaking had begun with this. "The audiovisual presented here made me believe that the new generation has embraced modernity in Maithili filmmaking. The labour problems are related to the workers of all three languages used in the film. So, I hope this film will serve as a voice of such people that warrants proper address," Chairman Jha underlined. Source: National News Agency RSS