Jalgaon: ‘Pilgrims of Hatnur’ Selected For International Tourism Short Film Festival
Jalgaon: The short film Pilgrims of Hatnur (originally titled Hatnurche Warkari), which highlights the rich avian diversity and cultural heritage of the Hatnur Dam reservoir, has been nominated for the 5th International Tourism Short Film Festival 2026. The international festival is scheduled to take place in Pune on September 26 and 27, 2026. Conceptualised by bird enthusiast Anil Mahajan, the…
Jalgaon hosts a short film, Pilgrims of Hatnur, in its nomination for the prestigious 5th International Tourism Short Film Festival set to occur in Pune on September 26 and 27, 2026. Bird enthusiast Anil Mahajan conceptualized this film, which was produced with assistance from then District Collector Abhijit Raut and the Chatak Nisarga Sanvardhan Sanstha (CNCS).
This documentary showcases Hatnur Dam area's birds' habitats, birdwatching traditions, and overall biodiversity, drawing millions of migratory birds to the reservoir annually. The film's director, Arvind Joshi from Pune, was assisted by Special Gandhi in cinematography. The involvement of Satyapalsing Rajput, Saurabh Mahajan, Samir Neve, Piyush Mahajan, Rajpalsing Rajput, Uday Chaudhary, and numerous others in the production underlines the collective effort.
The nomination marks a significant milestone for Hatnur's natural and cultural heritage, invigorating the conservation efforts of CNCS. This achievement is being celebrated across the region.
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