Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 30 2009:
A documentary "Meirilaksida" based on the life of body builder Khudrakpam Pradip, a man living with HIV was released today on the eve of the World AIDS Day which in the state too state government as well as several organizations are preparing for observation.
The 27 minute long documentary produced by ISTV Network and directed by Khangembam Jemson, a staff reporter of the network was released at the studio of the local cable network.
In the documentary, early life of Pradipkumar- how he become a drug addict, how he struggled as body builder keeping behind people's view on him, how he become a successful man despite odds after HIV positive, woes when he fall in love with someone- were depicted.
The releasing function was graced by Kulleshwor, president of the ISTV Network as chief guest, vice president of the network Dhaneshwor as president and news editor, Y Rupachandra as guest of honour.
Pradipkumar who also attended the function said that when see the documtanry one can guest how much a man struggle for life.
He also expressed dissatisfaction over the non-changing view towards people living with HIV/AIDS in the society despite campaigns.