Sanskrit as Medium of Cinematic Expression

This article is based on excerpts from address by Dr Shubhankar Mishra on the eve of World Sanskrit Day organized by Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Mauritius in collaboration with High Commission of India in Mauritius on 1 September 2023. His Excellency Prithvirajsing Roopun, President of Mauritius, graced the occasion as Chief Guest while Mrs K Nandini Singla High Commissioner of India in Mauritius was the guest of honour. In his address, Dr Mishra emphasized the significance Sanskrit as medium of cinematic expression while critiquing the evolution of Sanskrit cinema in India. Dr Mishra represents India in Mauritius as Deputy Secretary General at World Hindi Secretariat. He used the occasion to bolster the legacy of Sanskrit and emphasize the utility of this classical language in the post-modern world. Views of Dr Mishra hold ground as he has done Masters in Sanskrit from Delhi University and has undertaken doctoral research on representation of Sanskrit in Mass Media. He is also author of several books on Indian culture, art, and literature.