The Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language visited the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC)in Mumbai, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The delegation included Members of Parliament Shri Shankar Lalwani (Indore LS constituency), Shri Haribhai Patel (Mehsana LS constituency), Shri Kuldeep Indora (Ganganagar LS cindtutuency), Dr. Sumer Singh Solanki (RS), Shri Zia Ur Rahman (Sambhal LS Constituency), along with Secretary (Committee) Shri Prem Narain.
The Members of the Parliamentary Committee were received by Shri D. Ramakrishnan, General Manager, NFDC, and other senior officials. Shri Ravindra Kumar Jain, Senior Economic Advisor, Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, was also present on the occasion.
The museum tour was conducted by Ms. Jayita Ghosh, Manager – Marketing & Public Relations, NMIC, and Shri Satyajit Mandlay, Deputy General Manager and Curator. The Members of the Official Language Committee received an insightful overview of Indian cinema’s historical journey, technological advancements, rare posters, and curated collections.
The Members were deeply impressed by the exhibits and praised the museum for preserving and showcasing the cultural heritage of Indian cinema. They shared that the visit was not only enlightening and informative but also emotionally resonant, offering a unique connection to the soul of Indian cinema. They also expressed their intent to revisit the museum in the future.
The occasion marked a proud moment for both NMIC and NFDC, as the enduring legacy of Indian cinema was recognized and appreciated by key policymakers of the nation.
