Filmmaker Oorvazi Irani
Why did I choose to make this film ? I would like to share my thoughts about my creation as an artist and would love to hear from you. Please help me share my message to reach out to my audiences.
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Story of ‘handsome Bombay Blackwood’ furniture
The legacy of Bombay Blackwood is intricately woven with that of the Parsi community. The furniture trade was a natural extension for this mercantile community, which had by then pioneered the ship-building trade in the Bombay Harbour. Most craftsmen, carpenters and furniture store-owners dealing in Bombay Blackwood were therefore members of the Parsi community. “Of the seven shops in Bombay
Read moreProfessor Almut Hintze speaks about ‘The Path Of Zarathustra’
A Zarathushti Boy With A Camera
Who am I? My name is Jall Cowasji. I’m 24 years old, and I’m an aspiring filmmaker. I’m incredibly lucky to have discovered my calling at a very young age. Soon after my 10th birthday, my grandmother passed down an old video camera that she no longer needed. It was a casual gesture that unbeknownst to her, fundamentally changed the
Read more13 Parsis Who Made It Big In Bollywood
Parsis are undoubtedly the most chilled-out and fun people around. They are mostly portrayed as Rustom and shown as the most friendly people with little different appearance. Talk to them, spend time and they will make your day better off. Today, Parsis are found everywhere – From steel and textile industry to Bollywood. So, we’ve rounded up 13 popular Parsis
Read moreRUKSHANA DRIVER , budding young artist from Singapore
Rukshana Driver is a 14 year old Zoroastrian ( Parsi) Singaporean girl and is a young artist (visual arts). She started painting at the age of 5 years as a hobby which eventually became her passion by age 10. She then decided to join the prestigious School Of The Arts (SOTA) Singapore, which is an IB Secondary school. She persevered
Read moreThe Path of Zarathustra
A feature film ‘The Path of Zarathustra’ will be released at Mumbai in PVR theaters on Friday September 3, 2015. It will also be released at theaters in Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune. The film is the culmination of the vision, tenacity and determination of Oorvazi Irani, a Zoroastrian youth, who dares to think for herself. Oorvazi’s 80 minute film ‘The
Read moreBapsi Sidhwa On Growing Up In Pakistan, Writing And The Future Of The Parsi Community
I have admired Bapsi Sidhwa for a long time. One of the doyennes of South Asian literature, she is perhaps best known for Ice Candy Man (also known as Cracking India) which was later adapted into the film Earth by Deepa Mehta. Other notable novels by her include The Crow Eaters and The Bride. I have always been fascinated by
Read moreCall for Submissions: 2016 Nowruz Banner Contest
Farhang Foundation, press@farhang.org , 310-666-1546 Call for Submissions: 2016 Nowruz Banner Contest Farhang Foundation invites artists worldwide to participate in its 6th Annual Official Nowruz Banner Contest! LOS ANGELES, CA, July 13, 2015 – Farhang Foundation is calling on aspiring and veteran graphic artists to submit original designs that conceptualize Nowruz (the Iranian New Year) or some other aspect of Iranian culture.
Read moreAuthentic Parsi embroidery items for you
Dear Friends, The Parzor Foundation for Preservation of Vulnerable Human Heritage, initiated through the Unesco Parzor Project, has since 1999, undertaken research in various fields, working towards the Promotion and Preservation of Parsi Zoroastrian heritage and culture. Recently you may have heard of our work on Jiyo Parsi, the unique initiative to try and slow down the decline of Parsi population in India. Please find enclosed the
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