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The Story
OrganizerFounded in 1964, the NFAI set out to collect, preserve and document India's rapidly disappearing film heritage, building a vast archive of films and cinema material and undertaking restoration of classic works. Long a cornerstone of film scholarship and education in Pune, it has been integrated into the National Film Development Corporation.
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Cultural Significance
▾The NFAI is the guardian of India's film heritage, preserving and restoring the country's cinematic legacy and underpinning the study, teaching and celebration of Indian cinema.