The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is preparing to showcase Emotion in Colour: A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cinema, a curated selection of 12 iconic Indian films. The screenings will take place from March 7 to April 19, 2025.
The program features a diverse range of films, each highlighting Indian cinema’s profound relationship with color, culture, and storytelling. Among the selected works are 'Mother India', 'Manthan', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Ishanou', 'Kummatty', 'Mirch Masala', 'Devdas', 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Kanchenjungha', 'Maya Darpan', and 'Iruvar'.
This groundbreaking series has been thoughtfully curated by acclaimed filmmaker and preservationist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, the founding director of Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving India's cinematic legacy. The program explores the evolution of color in Indian cinema and its transformative role in shaping visual storytelling and emotional resonance.
Speaking on the selection of the 12 movies, he was quoted as saying by Wion: "When the Academy Museum invited me to curate a program of Indian films, I saw a rare opportunity to present the unparalleled diversity and vibrancy of Indian cinema in color to a largely unfamiliar audience."
