From the New York Based Paper, Inidan Panorama - Movie On Exponent Of Vedanta Swami Chinmayananda (April 10, 15)
"The movie, 'On a Quest' made on the life and vision of Swami Chinmayananda is worth watching. It is not a religious film but a story about transformation and the quest for truth.
The two hour film directed by noted Director R S Prasanna very succinctly brings to life the journey of the young atheist Balakrishna Menon as he transforms from being a fiery revolutionary, sceptical academician, questioning journalist into a seeker with an ardent Quest for the Truth finally becoming a visionary Master carrying the message of the Rishis to the masses across the world."
"On a Quest is an unbelievably inspiring story - one that will touch hearts and open minds."
Reference: http://www.theindianpanorama.com/new-york/movie-made-on-exponent-of-vedanta-swami-chinmayananda/33938
From the Canadian Premiere Press Coverage (May 8, 2015)
Nearly 300 Torontonians were the first in Canada to witness the journey of a master brought to life through film on the evening of May 8, 2015 at York Cinemas in Richmond Hill, hosted by Chinmaya Mission Toronto.
Various dignitaries and special guests were in attendance at the movie premiere, including the Consul General of India in Toronto, Mr. Akhilesh Mishra, who shared, “I was so happy, and so delighted to witness and be reminded of the great life and inspiring message of Swami Chinmayananda.” Special guest Swami Kripamayananda, monk of the Ramakrishna Order and spiritual head of the Vedanta Society of Toronto also commented, “The movie was nicely done, showing the life of a monk in such an interesting way.”
Reference: http://southasiandaily.com/community/canadian-tour-of-movie-on-a-quest-kicks-off-in-toronto-celebrating-the-life-of-a-visionary/
From The Sunday Gaurdian - The fascinating journey of Swami Chinmayananda (Feb 14, 2015)
"The film, made with the support of the Chinmaya mission family, is a refreshing break from rhetoric, a dangerous motif that many biopics suffer from. The cinematography, by Siddhartha Nuni who has previously worked on Life of Pi and Lucia, is one of the strong points of the film, the mise-en-scene in Rishikesh and Sidhbari, one of the many picturesque locations in which the film was shot, is brought forth in beautiful long shots and shift focuses that carry the essence of the narrative forward. It is complemented by the dedication to detail in the art direction. Creating the 1940s, more than 70 years later, is not an easy task, but the production of the film lives up to high film standards."
Reference: http://www.sunday-guardian.com/masala-art/the-fascinating-journey-of-swami-chinmayananda