Fatima Al Mansoori, Bahraini yoga therapist and humanitarian worker, was recently honored for participating in “Puzhayamma”, the first film made from start to finish with a river as a backdrop to raise awareness of the increasing threats posed by pollution and climate change sharpen. ‘Puzhayamma’ in the Malayalam language is produced by Gokulam Gopalan and staged by Vijeesh Mani. “I made a brief guest appearance in the environmental film, which focuses on efforts to raise awareness of the increasing threats from pollution, resource scarcity and climate change,” says Fatima.
“I don’t know if I’ll be the first Bahraini to appear in an Indian film. I would rather see it as a guest appearance in a film than act in it,” she says. “I agreed that Kerala, God’s own country, always has a place in my heart.” Fatima was honored at the world premiere of Puzhayamma at the Towne 3 Cinemas Indian Movie Hub in San Jose, California. Puzhayamma won the Asia Book of Records for the film with River as a separate background theme in each scene. “In August, when I was making my usual visit to Mangalore University to give lectures at the yoga department, one of my Malay friends invited me to his home in Kannur. “At that time I was invited by the director Vijeesh Mani.
I should be part of this film that raises awareness of man-made climate change. “At first I wasn’t interested because I’m just a social worker, not an actor,” she says. Her decision changed when Vijeesh explained the subject of the film to her. The disastrous 2018 calamity in Kerala also plays an important role in this film. The film is shot entirely in a river, a premiere in world film statistics. Puzhayamma, based on river pollution, is an environmental film about cleanliness, one of the goals of the pilgrimage message that is to be promoted according to the teachings of the Indian spiritual guide Sree Narayana Guru.
“They said it is an environmental document that is directly related to the flood and will help raise awareness of the dangers of river pollution,” says Fatima. “I thought it was an environmental documentary about the floods, but was surprised to find out that it was a film with a large crew,” she adds. It was an honor to receive an Asia Book of Records certificate for participation in the first film shot with the river as a backdrop from start to finish. The film shows his honor to Bahrain.
“I am grateful for the special mention of Bahrain on the credits screen. “I have devoted my life to humanitarian activities and have traveled across countries offering support wherever it is needed. “I think I was destined to be in Kerala at the time so I could help others. Although I was told to stay out of the affected areas and take the next available flight back to my place of origin, I decided to stay back and visit the camps. “Fatima says her guest appearance in this environmental film is part of her social work and humanitarian efforts to raise awareness of the goals of sustainable development.
The theme of the film corresponds to the global goals of the United Nations. “We should be united all the time and not just during disasters. We won’t be able to move forward and build a better future if we don’t learn to live in peace and harmony by reconnecting with nature and reconnecting with each other. Always let humanity come first, regardless of political views and beliefs. “
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