Odisha has hosted the 10th edition of the Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India, an important event focused on protecting and restoring the country’s cinematic heritage. The programme brought together film artists, researchers and archivists who are working to save historic Indian films for future generations.
India’s Film Heritage Conservation: 10th Film Restoration Workshop Held in Odisha
Celebrating Film Heritage in Bhubaneswar
The workshop opened in Bhubaneswar, and was inaugurated by legendary actress Waheeda Rehman. She appreciated India’s growing efforts to restore old film reels, documents and archival material, calling it a cultural responsibility to keep film history alive. Her speech highlighted that film preservation helps the new generation understand India’s cinema journey.
Awards Honouring Preservation Leaders
Several experts and contributors were awarded for their work in film conservation:
| Award Title | Recipient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Achievement Award | Robin Baker | Decades of work as an international film curator and promoter of archival cinema |
| Champion of Film Heritage Award | Surya Deo | Documentation and preservation of Odia cinema and rare film items |
| Research Award | Sanjoy Patnaik | Research on early Odia film pioneers and regional film history |
| Certificate of Appreciation | Rashmiranjan Mohapatra | Creative artwork showcasing classic Odia films through traditional Pattachitra art |
These awards highlight the importance of regional cinema in India’s film heritage.
Strengthening India’s Film Preservation Movement
The event encouraged more collaboration, training, and the use of modern restoration technology. It also promoted public awareness about saving old films, songs, scripts and film posters so that India’s cinema history can be studied and enjoyed for many years.
Exam-Oriented Notes
- The 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India was hosted in Odisha.
- The event was inaugurated by actress Waheeda Rehman in Bhubaneswar.
- Robin Baker received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
- Surya Deo and Sanjoy Patnaik were honoured for contributions to Odia cinema heritage.
- The workshop promotes preservation of India’s cinematic archives and film culture.
Question & Answer
Q1. Which state hosted the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) West Bengal
(c) Odisha
(d) Kerala
Answer: Odisha
Q2. Who inaugurated the Film Preservation workshop in Bhubaneswar?
(a) Hema Malini
(b) Shabana Azmi
(c) Waheeda Rehman
(d) Jaya Bachchan
Answer: Waheeda Rehman
Q3. Who received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the event?
(a) Surya Deo
(b) Sanjoy Patnaik
(c) Robin Baker
(d) Rashmiranjan Mohapatra
Answer: Robin Baker
Q4. The Champion of Film Heritage Award was presented to:
(a) Surya Deo
(b) Sanjoy Patnaik
(c) Rabindra Behera
(d) Anupam Ray
Answer: Surya Deo
Q5. Rashmiranjan Mohapatra was honoured for interpreting classic Odia films using which art style?
(a) Warli Art
(b) Pattachitra Art
(c) Madhubani Art
(d) Kalamkari Art
Answer: Pattachitra Art
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