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Jaman and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) sign partnership to premiere 30 films online

Definitive works of Indian cinema from notable directors including Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal, and Mrinal Sen to premiere on Jaman.com

San Mateo, California, May 29, 2007 — Jaman.com, the leading online community for world cinema, has announced a 30-film distribution deal with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). The NFDC is India's foremost film institution, known for producing some of the most notable films in Indian cinema.

Under the agreement, the films of India's most internationally acclaimed directors will be available for download for the first time ever. Jaman will deliver these feature-length films in high def directly to viewers around the world. The collection includes 3 films from Satyajit Ray, regarded as one of the most important filmmakers in the history of cinema.

"While excellent films are made all over the world every year, less than 1 percent of them get traditional distribution in the U.S.," said Gaurav Dhillon, founder and CEO of Jaman. "Our partnership with NFDC makes the work of India's top directors available to anyone with Internet access. These films clearly show that alongside a prolific Bollywood film industry, India has a deep and rich history of cinematic excellence."

The long-term Jaman and NFDC deal will kick off with 30 worldwide premieres, including the following titles:

  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron - Kundan Shah, director
  • Agantuk - Satyajit Ray, director
  • Mammo - Shyam Benegal, director
  • Main Zinda Hoon - Sudhir Mishra, director
  • Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro - Saeed Mirza, director
  • Antareen - Mrinal Sen, director
  • Mirch Masala - Ketan Mehta, director
  • Arimpara - Murali Nair, director
  • Yugant - Aparna Sen, director
  • Party - Govind Nihalani, director
  • Tahadar Katha - Buddhadev Dasgupta, director
  • Tok Jhal Misti - Basu Chatterjee, director

About Jaman
Jaman.com is revolutionizing the way people discover, enjoy and share cinema all over the world. The company is pioneering social cinema on the Internet by delivering hi-def films to a growing online community of fans and filmmakers. Jaman.com is headquartered in San Mateo, California, and is led by founder and CEO Gaurav Dhillon, co-founder and former CEO of Informatica.

About NFDC
The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) is the Indian government's primary agency dedicated to promoting excellence in cinema. Over the years the NFDC has provided a wide range of services essential to the growth of Indian cinema. The NFDC (and its predecessor the Film Finance Corporation) has funded and produced over 300 films. These widely acclaimed films have won many national and international awards.