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ABID BASHIR
The National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai provides a rare window into over a century of Indian filmmaking, chronicling the evolution of technology, storytelling and artistry that have made Indian cinema one of the world’s largest film industries. On Monday (October 5), the museum welcomed a media delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, offering them an immersive experience of India’s cinematic history through its extensive collection of artifacts, equipment, costumes, and interactive exhibits.
The delegation toured multiple galleries, observing vintage cameras, early projectors, editing tables, and original film reels. Satyajit Mandale, a senior official at NMIC, explained the painstaking efforts involved in preserving delicate artefacts and rare memorabi