Grand Canadian Premiere of Mystic India
Ontario Place Cinesphere, Toronto, Canada
5 July 2006

Opinions of Dignitaries

“BAPS Care international is truly making a difference to the betterment of society as a whole, its mandate is to serve needy individuals, families throughout the world.
...well named. The title reflect the nature of the film…I welcome the theme unity in diversity. Canada is a baby-culture compared to India, and we have so much to learn and so much growing to do.… The opening of the film when the gates opened and the elephant and the people and the noise and the flowers, it’s spectacular. There were other parts as well that were exhilarating but the first scene was terrific.”
The Honorable James M. Flaherty, Canadian Minister of Finance

“I would like to congratulate BAPS Care for the great work. This film will re-inspire great pride in the great civilization from which you’ve emerged. Through this film, as this great film makes its way across Canada, the millions of Canadians with whom we live, will develop a greater appreciation of this magnificent civilization.”
Hon. Greg Sorbara, Ontario Minister of Finance

“You’ve probably heard of the old saying, a picture can say a thousand words, imagine something that goes on for 48 min. It is absolutely incredible. My senses are now numbed. India has given great knowledge and values to the world, the value of tolerance, the value of universal brotherhood. Showing films like this is a great service to our heritage.”
Shri Satish Mehta, Consul General of India in Toronto

“…Thank you so much and congratulations for a moving an inspirational evening.”
William Thorsell, Chairman of Royal Ontario Museum

“Awe-inspiring, humbling, so filled with color and life its hard to take it in all at once, it’s the type of film you’d want to see again to take its full measure. It indicates the tremendous richness that we have here in this city and this part of the world. That we can celebrate both being Canadian and pride in being south Asian that is so influential around the world. That these two things can co-exist in one group of people in one place speaks volumes about Canada.”
Mr. David Palmer, President and Executive Director of Royal Ontario Museum

“I would like to congratulate the people who made it. I have been to India many times, but to see India in this way was quite awe-inspiring.”
Thomas Bata, Bata Shoe Company

“This film gives a wonderful understanding of the spirituality of Indians and the cultural aspects of India. Unity in Diversity is a value that Canada thrives on and it will make every Canadian feel proud of India. Mystic India transported me back to India, and it will surely transport all of the people who see it. It brought out the serenity of the India and its culture.”
Menaka Thakkar, Traditional Dancer, Menaka Thakkar Dance Company

“Mystic India portrays India in its true form. B.A.P.S. has done a remarkable job, and the work they do internationally is commendable.”
Ramesh Chotai, President, Lohana Cultural Association of Canada