The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is going to present a special film series titled “Emotions in Color: A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cinema” to salute the colourful journey of Indian cinema. This unique exhibition will run from March 7 to April 19, 2025 and will showcase 12 iconic films of Indian cinema.
This is the first time in the history of Indian cinema that the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is presenting the colours and emotional depth of the Indian film industry in this form. This important programme is conducted by renowned filmmaker and film preservationist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, who is the founding director of the Film Heritage Foundation. This non-profit organisation works to preserve the heritage of Indian cinema.
The main objective of this film series is to highlight the evolution of colours in Indian cinema and their emotional and visual impact. This programme will provide the audience an opportunity to understand the role of colours in Indian films and feel its journey.
A great selection of iconic films
The event will showcase some of the classics and iconic films of Indian cinema, spanning across languages ​​and genres:
- Mother India (1957) – Director: Mehboob Khan
- Manthan (1976) – Director: Shyam Benegal
- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) – Director: Manmohan Desai
- Ishanou (1990) – Manipuri film, Director: Aribam Syam Sharma
- Kummatti (1979) – Malayalam film, Director: Aravindan Govindan
- Mirch Masala (1987) – Hindi film, Director: Ketan Mehta
- Devdas (2002) – Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – Director: Aditya Chopra
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) – Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
- Kanchenjungha (1962) – Bengali film, Director: Satyajit Ray
- Maya Darpan (1972) – Hindi Film, Director: Kumar Shahani
- Iruvar (1997) – Tamil Film, Director: Mani Ratnam
The event will showcase films from different decades and languages, showcasing the significance of colours in Indian cinema. This unique initiative will not only highlight the beauty of Indian films but also introduce the global audience to India’s rich film culture.
Through this series, the audience will get an opportunity to see how colours make the story of Indian films more impressive and leave a deep impression in the hearts of the audience. If you are a cinema lover and want to see the colourful world of Indian films closely, then this exhibition will prove to be a priceless experience for you.
Surendra Bareth is a versatile actor and assistant director with a Bachelor’s degree from Guru Ghasidas University. He has made remarkable contributions to Hindi and Chhattisgarhi cinema, as well as television, excelling in both acting and direction.
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