For students moving to Pune, we are able to provide advice and guidance on finding suitable accommodation.
In the first instance we would highly recommend that you check into a hotel for a week which allows you time
to get a good feel for the area and to meet fellow students who will often be in the same position and
looking for roommates.
We are able to help you find suitable accommodation once you have decided on your budget and
specific area you would like to live in.
On this site, you can also visit our password protected webpage Accommodation
especially designed for IMI students, where you can view and post a listing for the requirement or availability
of accommodation, you wish to share with your classmate.
General Information about Pune
Geographical Location
: Foothills of Sahyadri Mountains
Altitude
: 559 Meters above sea level
Area
: 700 Sq. Km (270 Sq miles)
Population
: 4,485,000 (2005)
Languages
: Marathi, English & Hindi
Average Climate
: Summer : 22C to 41C Winter : 8C to 25C
Rainfall
: 650 to 700 mm
Main River
: Bhima
Borders
: North-East Ahmednagar, West Colaba, NorthWest Thane, South East Solapur, South Satara
Intercity Taxi & Buses
: Mumbai-Pune AC Taxi & Bus services are available. Journey time 4 hours
Local Transport
: Auto Rickshaws, municipal & private buses, rented cars
Railway Station
: Pune Railway Station is well connected by trains from all major cities of India
Airport
: Pune Airport at Biman Nagar is connected mainly by domestic flights from most of major cities of India
Telephone
: Country Code 0091 or +91 & City Code 020 or 20 i.e. +9120xxxxxxxx and for mobile +91xxxxxxxxxx
Pin Code
: 4110XX
Restaurants
: Generally open from 8am to 3pm & 7pm to 11.30pm
Short Stay
For students wishing to stay in Pune for one night to attend an interview, reservation for room can be made by them in any of the following hotels close to the IMI at discounted rates:
1. Hotel Moti Mahal Tariff: Single @Rs.650/-* Double @ Rs.850/-*
Near Garware bridge
692, Deccan Gymkhana,
Pune-411004
Tel: +91(020)25531526/25532527/25532528
Fax:+91-20-25537334
2. Hotel Gourish Tariff: Single @ Rs.900/-* Double @Rs.1100/-*
1217, K.P.kulkarni Marg,
Behind Times of India Building,
F.C.Road, Deccan,
Pune-411004
Tel: +91(020)25531121/25531075/25531121
3. Hotel Pathik Tariff: Single @ Rs.1150/-* Double @ Rs.1400/-*
Opp. Vaishali restaurant,
Shankarrao Kudale Chowk,
Off Junglee Maharaj Road, Near Sambhaji Park,
Deccan Gymkhana, Pune- 411004
Tel: +91(020)25532085/86/88
Fax:+91-20-25531341
4. Hotel Pleasant Tariff: Single @ Rs.1100/-* Double @ Rs.1350/-*
917/2B, Ganeshwadi,
Behind British Council,
F.C.Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-411004
Tel:+91(020) 25652225/25650346/25651583/25650042
Fax:+91-20-25651746, Mobile: 09011008575
Email: hotel_pleasant@yahoo.com
5. Hotel Ketan Tariff: Single @ Rs.1400/-* Double @ Rs.1650/-*
917/19A, Fergusson College Road,
Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-4
Tel: +91(020)25655081/82/84
Fax:+91-20-25655076
6. Hotel Nandanvan Tariff: Single @Rs.1200/-* Double @ Rs.1450/-*
CTS. 1212/A, Apte Road,
Shivaji Nagar, Pune- 411004
Tel:+91(020)25531111/25531212
Fax: +91-20-25531818
7. Hotel Om Sai Palace Tariff: Single @Rs.1300/-* Double @ Rs.1500/-*
CTS. 1202/34, Shrole Road, Off Apte Road,
Shivaji Nagar, Pune- 411004
Tel:+91(020)25536577/25536177
Email: saihotels@hotmail.com
8. Hotel Hill View Tariff: Single @ Rs.1600/-* Double Rs.1800/-*
Opp. Roopali Restaurant,
BMC College Road, Ganeshwadi,
Deccan Gymkhana,
Pune-411004
Tel: +91(020)25652096/25673486
Fax: +91-20-25652998
Email: hotelhillviewex@yahoo.com
10. Hotel Oakwood Tariff: Single @Rs.5000/-* Double @ Rs.6000/-*
Good Luck Square, Bhandarkar Road,
Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-411004
Tel:+91(020)25670011/25672626
Fax:+91-20-25676699
Email: info@tghotels.com
*The tariffs mentioned above are subject matter of the respective hotels. You are advised to check it with them directly before confirming your booking.
Students at IMI
After finishing the course I was wondering how to begin in the industry. But soon I got a call from IMI Job Services regarding an opening at Balaji Telefilms for 'Kasam se' serial as an Executive Producer. I never liked television serials specially Balaji types, but I joined them & had good experience working there. After a month's work I switched to my first love- cinema and joined as an Assistant director for film ' Aladin '. It was like dream coming true, working with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Mr. Sanjay Dutt & Reitesh Deshmukh. It was almost like a hollywood project with lots of special effects and working with technicians who worked on Harry Potter series, Hulk and many other FX laden Films. The practical knowledge we had got during our training at Institute of Moving Images came very handy. I worked confidently even in a big set up as I was aware of all the technical know-how a filmmaker needs to realize his creative imaginations. I still read the notes provided by IMI. After 'Aladin', I immediately got my 2nd project 'Lamhaa' directed by Rahul Dholakia, starring Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu & Kunal Kapoor. Now working on a third project. I am really on cloud nine and planning to start my own project soon.
