Divya Agarwal
From left –Justice Lalit Batra, Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj, Dr. Chu Bao Que, Dharmender Dangi, Vikas Sharma, Walid Hasbi, and Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury.
New Delhi, March 26: The film “Vuon Tinh Yeu – Prem Ki Surdhara,” produced by the India Book of Records, won the Best International Film Award at the 8th Haryana International Film Festival, held at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Honorary Doctor, Professor, record holder, and artist Chu Bao Que, who also serves as Chairman of the Policy and Development Consultative Council of the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations (VFUA), received the prestigious award from Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj, founder of Shri Krishna Kripa Seva Samiti and GIEO GITA (Global Inspiration & Enlightenment Organization – GITA).
Speaking at the event, Prof. Dr. Chu Bao Que emphasised that the film conveys a message to the world that heritage remains alive when it is shared, preserved, and reimagined together. The journey is about inspiring future generations to take ownership of cultural heritage, highlighting that Vietnam and India have a responsibility to lead this dialogue globally. Recently, he achieved another milestone in Japan as part of his mission to promote cultural heritage across countries. He was honoured by the Govt of Vietnam for this achievement.
The four-day film festival featured 80 internationally acclaimed films from multiple countries in different languages. It was attended by a diverse group of Indian and international filmmakers, artists, media professionals, and cinema enthusiasts. Vietnamese delegates played a significant role in the event, underscoring its global appeal. Notable attendees included Dr. Nguyen Hoang Anh (Julia), General Secretary of World Records Union (WorldKings) and Permanent Vice-Chairwoman of Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings); Mrs. Hoang Thu Hang, Head of the Culture Department, Sports and Culture Newspaper – Vietnam News Agency; Artist Chu Thuy Hang, Head of the UNESCO Vietnam Folk Arts Group; and Artist Nguyen Thu Trang, Deputy Head of the UNESCO Vietnam Folk Arts Group, among others.
The organiser Mr. Dharmender Dangi welcomed the Vietnamese delegates by organising a traditional Haryanvi dance performance. A vibrant Vietnamese dance presentation by Vietnamese and Indian students also paid tribute to Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.
The film “Vuon Tinh Yeu – Prem Ki Surdhara” is part of the Indo-Vietnam Cultural Heritage Exchange Program. Under this initiative, “Guardian of Heritage,” authored by Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury. Dr. Chowdhury, Chief Editor of the India Book of Records, presented copies of the India Book of Records 2026 to Swami Shri Gyananand; Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva, VC, Kurukshetra University; Justice Lalit Batra, Chairman of the Haryana Human Rights Commission; Walid Hasbi, Cultural Ambassador of Morocco, and other guests.
Directed by Biswadeep Roy Chowdhury, with Vimal Mishra as Director of Photography, the film serves as a cultural bridge between India and Vietnam. The film adopts a symbolic storytelling approach, portraying shared spiritual and cultural values through music, imagery, and layered narratives, presenting a “garden of memory” where love connects deeply with heritage and identity.
The film’s recognition highlights not only its cinematic excellence but also the enduring cultural bond between India and Vietnam, with the potential to inspire global audiences. The Vietnamese-dubbed version of the film will soon be released in Vietnam and worldwide, with English subtitles, in cinemas and on OTT platforms.
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