DBS Bank India hosts an Exclusive Screening of Netaji Subhas

Mumbai, India twenty sixth April 2024: DBS Bank India hosted an unique, invite-only screening of the documentary “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: A Singapore Saga” in Delhi.

The occasion was attended by dignitaries corresponding to H.E Mr. Simon Wong – Singapore High Commission, Mr. Subhash Chandra- CEO National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA), Dr. B Srinivas- Secretary, National Medical Commission, Ministry of Health, Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh- Member Finance, Delhi Development Authority, Major General Sharad Kapur- YSM,SM,VSM (Retd), Ex Director General, Resettlement, Adv. Priyadharshni Rahul- Chairman, Sansad Ratna Awards Committee and Ms. Sunita Mohanty – CIO, Invest India, Ministry of Commerce. Rajat Verma, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Banking Group at DBS Bank India, delivered the opening remarks, kicking off the occasion.

The documentary is commissioned by the Tagore Society Singapore and sponsored by DBS Bank. It captures Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s position in spearheading the Azad Hind motion from Singapore. Scripted and directed by Lakshmi Raman Venkat from Gravitas Media, it options partaking narration by famend quiz grasp Siddhartha Basu.

Through the eyes of a Singaporean historical past buff recounting Netaji’s life to a younger customer from India, the documentary takes viewers on a fascinating journey. It skilfully hyperlinks landmarks that performed an important position in Netaji’s journey to the development of the Indian freedom motion.

The documentary delves into contributions of the Indian National Army (INA) and the outstanding involvement of ladies, significantly by the institution of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment. It additionally includes a reenactment of Netaji’s ‘Great Escape’ in January 1941, filmed at Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata. In the documentary, Subhashini Ali, the daughter of Dr. Lakshmi Sahgal (nee Swaminthan), one of Netaji’s closest aides within the INA, shares anecdotes about her mom’s position within the Rani of Jhansi Regiment.

Shoma Narayanan, Managing Director, and Head– Group Strategic Marketing & Communications, DBS Bank India,stated, “We are honoured to be related to a compelling documentary that captures the connection between India, Singapore, and a historic determine: Subhas Chandra Bose. His spirit of resilience and dedication continues to encourage generations in each nations. Through our collaboration with the Tagore Society Singapore, we wished to commemorate a interval of historical past that transcended geographical boundaries. This affiliation embodies our dedication to creating significant cultural experiences for purchasers and communities, setting us aside as a unique variety of financial institution.”

The manufacturing crew from Lakshmi’s firm, Gravitas Media, comprising Rajendra Nanoskar, Prakash Parmar, Santosh Mithbawkar, and Wilson Thomas, meticulously introduced Netaji’s story to life. Their efforts unearthed outstanding tales of Netaji’s time in Singapore, enriching the documentary’s narrative.

DBS Bank India, the biggest international financial institution within the nation by department presence, continues to curate experiences that transcend conventional banking. Through strategic partnerships, the financial institution goals to interact a broader viewers and reinforce its model promise of ‘Live extra, Bank much less’.