Thiruvananthapuram  :

A class X student has come up with a short film highlighting the health benefits of jackfruit titled ‘Chakka Paranja Katha’. The 20-minute long film was scripted and directed by Aromal Sathyan, a student of Government Higher Secondary School, Anchal West, Kollam.

The young director said he got the idea after seeing how the locals disregarded the fruit in Kerala where it grows in plenty. The fruit is a favourite in other states where it is a rarity, he says.

It tells the story of a child who does not like jackfruit. But his attitude changes when he comes to know that the fruit would help one to maintain his youthful looks and prevent various ailments. The film describes the health benefits of jackfruit in detail. Its qualities to cure high blood pressure and diabetes have also been pointed out with supporting information.

The film takes one through the history of jackfruit cultivation and how it reached the country. Also mentioned is the popularity for the fruit in countries like like Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Another highlight is a melodious song on the health benefits of the fruit. Aswathi Ramjeesh has rendered the song. The film ends with a message to plant one jackfruit tree in every household.

The film was shot in the Agriculture farms in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuzha districts. Krishnapriya, Neethumol, Aswathi Rajeesh and Sajitha are the actors.  Aromal’s brother Adwaith Sathyan too dons a role.

Abhishan is the cameraman of the film.

Aromal Satyan had earlier hit the news when he conceived and directed short films like Mizhi Thurakoo and Blue Gold. Mizhi Thurakoo, an awareness film on the need to protect environment, had won the award instituted by Kerala Forest Protective Staff Association. “Blue Gold” was exhibited by the State Disaster Management Authority in different places as part of its awareness campaign.

Aromal was a jury member in the children’s film festival held in the capital. He also leads classes on environment awareness in schools.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Thiruvananthapuram / by Express News Service / June 17th, 2016