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SRK's Rs. 6.84L Mughal-E-Azam Poster Haul
27 Jul
Summary
- Shah Rukh Khan purchased rare Mughal-E-Azam posters for Rs. 6.84 lakhs.
- Film archivist laments industry's lack of will for preservation.
- Anil Kapoor bid on memorabilia due to his father's film connection.
On The Pooja Bhatt Show, film archivist S. M. M. Ausaja detailed his efforts to preserve Indian cinema's artifacts.
Ausaja expressed disappointment with the film industry's general lack of interest in preserving historical film memorabilia. He noted that initial attempts to organize exhibitions were met with corporate indifference, prompting him to focus on writing books about Bollywood.
Despite the industry's broader apathy, Ausaja acknowledged some individuals who actively engage in preservation. He cited Farah Khan's efforts to secure and preserve items related to her father's career and Riteish Deshmukh's extensive poster collection.
Significantly, Ausaja revealed that Shah Rukh Khan acquired two original Mughal-E-Azam posters for Rs. 6.84 lakhs in September 2014. Anil Kapoor also participated in an auction in Bangkok, bidding on items related to the classic film due to his father's past involvement as an assistant director.
