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Block by Block
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Directed byHina Sayada
Written byGautam Pemmaraju
Produced by Vidhi Kasliwal
Starring
CinematographyViraj Singh
Edited byHina Sayada
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Running time
23 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesHindi, English, Marathi

Block by Block is a 2013 Indian documentary film produced by Vidhi Kasliwal. A Landmarc Films production and presentation is directed by Hina Sayada. The film shows the experiences of construction laborers who built Palais Royale, Mumbai, the tallest building in India.

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Cast

This film was released in English, Hindi, and Marathi languages, and it is known as Saathi Haath Badhana in non-English versions. While the English and Hindi versions have Raj Zutshi as the narrator, the Marathi version was narrated by Sachin Khedekar. [1]

Accolades

Block by Block won Best Background Music at the 4th Kolkata Short International Film Festival, Best Cinematography at the 4th Delhi Short International Film Festival, Special Jury Mention at the 3rd Indian Cine Film Festival, and the Official Selection at the 4th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival and many more. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "'Block By Block' winning yet another feather on Vidhi Kasliwal's cap". IndianShowBiz.com. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  2. "Vidhi Kasliwal's Block By Block wins, yet again!". 21 March 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.