Most people who watched the Premier of the much awaited movie featuring local talents, "Pump up the Mandali" last night think this movie can be compared to any Bollywood movies.
Fijivillage spoke to a number of viewers after the movie who was excited, saying they would like to see more local artists in similar movies in the future.
Permanent Secretary for Trade and Industry, Saipora Mataikabara was the Chief Guest for the Premier night who revealed that the Fiji Audio Visual Commission has nominated the movie for Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Film Producer and Director Monty Issar from New Zealand said they have spent about $350,000 on this movie and they have also promoted Fiji.
Fijivillage sister Radio station Navtarang's announcer Sarvesh Singh also plays one of the lead roles in the movie.
The movie is about four poor boys from a Fijian village struggle to reconcile with their lives, after floods devastate their village and their music hall ending their dreams of becoming professional musicians.
They get a chance to enter an international music and dance competition in Auckland, New Zealand.
It’s about how they struggle to reach Auckland and win the competition by beating the other team from New Zealand who dance and sing to a more modern music beat are hot favorites.
The movie was short in Ba, Nadi Airport, and in parts of Suva.
Story by: Ronald Deo
Pump up the Mandali to be nominated for awards
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