ANANT Singh’s journey with film began with Charlie Chaplin, in black and white, on a makeshift screen in the family’s home in Springfield Park.
Singh is recognised as one of South Africa’s top producers as he produced more than 100 films over four decades.
Some of his work includes Cry, the Beloved Country, Sarafina!, the AIDS-awareness film Yesterday (South Africa’s first Oscar-nominated film) and, in 2013, the multi-award-winning Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
The Durban resident recently released his memoir, In Black and White, a story of professional relationships and of friendships with mentors, including Ahmed Kathrada, Fatima and Ismail Meer and Nelson Mandela.
“Writing a book is challenging. I constantly questioned if it would be of interest to people. I have tried to give readers an insight into a difficult and complex industry, and a glimpse into my life which, from the outside, is often considered to be glamourous and sexy. The reality is different, but through failure and success, I love what I do. I am humbled that Pan Macmillan found merit to publish the book,” Singh said.
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