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Fardeen Khan hails film preservation efforts
14 Oct
Summary
- Fardeen Khan attended a 4K restoration screening of 'Enter the Dragon'.
- Film Heritage Foundation screens classics weekly for free in Mumbai.
- The foundation restores Indian films, trains archivists, and builds a film centre.
Fardeen Khan has lauded efforts to preserve and restore cinematic history, recalling his "electric" experience watching the 4K restoration of Bruce Lee's 1973 classic, 'Enter the Dragon.' Khan attended a screening organized by the Film Heritage Foundation at Mumbai's Regal Cinema.
He highlighted the foundation's invaluable role, noting their weekly free screenings of classic cinema and their dedication to restoring Indian films. These restored classics have premiered at prestigious international festivals. The foundation also focuses on training aspiring film archivists.
Furthermore, the Film Heritage Foundation is constructing a unique Moving Image Centre in Mumbai dedicated to the preservation and showcasing of Indian cinema. The organization, founded in 2014 by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, is recognized globally for its significant contributions to film preservation.
