IHC Samanvay - Indian Languages Festival. Prelude event

IHC Samanvay 2026: Celebrating Indian Languages – “This Blessed Land: यह धरती अपनी” - Prelude event. A celebration of award-winning filmmaker Mike Pandey’s five decades of visual storytelling that helped change laws and inspire global conservation efforts. 

BROKEN WINGS – The Vanishing Vultures (Docu/ 2008/ English/ 9.28 mins) Dir. & Prod. Mike Pandey. A poignant documentary that unveils the alarming decline of vulture populations and highlights the critical role these magnificent birds play in maintaining the ecological balance. The film takes us on a gripping journey, capturing the stunning beauty of vultures soaring through the sky and showcasing their vital role as nature's cleanup crew. Vultures serve as nature's efficient scavengers, feeding on carcasses and preventing

the spread of diseases. Their existence is intertwined with the delicate balance of

ecosystems, making them indispensable for a healthy environment.

• Green Oscar Award

Timeless Traveller - Indian Horseshoe Crab (Docu/ 2004/ English/ 16 mins) Dir. & Prod. Mike Pandey. The film takes audiences on an immersive journey into the extraordinary world of the Indian horseshoe crab, shedding light on its life, significance, and the urgent need for its conservation. The Indian horseshoe crab, an ancient and enigmatic species, has survived for millions of years, witnessing the rise and fall of countless other life forms on our planet. Through stunning visuals and in-depth research, "Timeless Traveller" unravels the fascinating secrets of these living fossils, captivating viewers with their unique biology and remarkable adaptations.

• National Award - Best Science Film, 2005
• Silver Tree Award - Documentary Promoting Wildlife, Vatavaran 2003
• Best Documentary - Revelations Category, Vatavaran 2003
• Winner - Best Film for Protection of Wildlife, Albert France, 2005
• International Gold Panda Award - Best Short Documentary and Best Environmental Protection (8th) Sichuan TV Festival China, 2005
• Gold Award - 39th Annual World Fest - Houston Film Festival, USA, 2006

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