Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Theppakadu Elephant Camp at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and interacted with the main stars of the Oscar-winning documentary, The Elephant Whisperers – Bomman and Bellie. Along with interacting with the couple, Prime Minister Modi was also seen standing beside the elephants, gently caressing the gentle giants Bommi and Raghu with affection. During his visit, PM Modi also met and conversed with the field directors of tiger reserves that have scored the highest in the recently concluded 5th cycle of the Management Effectiveness Evaluation exercise.
The Elephant Whisperers won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the 95th Academy Awards, bringing global attention and acclaim to India’s film industry. The Elephant Whisperers is a documentary film directed by filmmakers Ajay Bedi and Vijay Bedi. It revolves around the lives of two tribal elephant caretakers, Bomman and Bellie, and their relationship with the elephants they care for at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in southern India. The film portrays the bond between the caretakers and the elephants, and the challenges they face in their daily lives. It also highlights the importance of conservation and preserving wildlife, as well as the issues faced by forest tribes. The documentary received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Best Documentary Short Subject at the 95th Academy Awards.
