Himanshu Consul

He is a well known Director of Television Programmers and Films. While he moved to Mumbai several years ago to take his place among the most successful practitioners of the art and craft of television, he always felt like repaying a debt he owed to his 'own city' Meerut - a city that gave him a fine sensitivity and nurtured his creativity. Mr Consul feels that "Creativity is not an exclusive preserve of Big Cities. There are so many wonderful artists, originally coming from small towns, who have made remarkable contribution to the growth of films and television in Mumbai and other important centers in the country. However, there is lot of talent that lies unexplored in the hinterland. Stories circulate about so many young people going to Mumbai every year, with stars in their eyes, and never being able to go beyond the gates of studios. Such reports rightly deter scores of artists from venturing into the media and entertainment world. Their quest for a place under the sun in the world of media and entertainment must begin with a proper education that will reinforce their talent and give them confidence in their abilities. Surely, the industry will always welcome well-honed talent, especially at a time when the stakes are becoming ever higher on a global stage. IFTI is all set to provide a competent cadre of media professionals to the industry at a time when it is in such an exponential growth mode."