TRIS Exhibition highlights India's rich cinematic heritage at Delhi's Habitat Centre

TRIS's exhibition, "The World's Greatest Mela – Respecting India’s Cinematic Heritage," was recently held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. Curated by Neville Tuli, this event presented a carefully selected collection from over 400,000 items related to Indian cinema, including rare film posters, vintage booklets, and original publicity materials. The exhibition highlighted iconic films and collaborations in Indian cinema, attracting student groups who enjoyed learning about its history.

Exhibition Features
The exhibition displayed rare film posters, vintage booklets, original publicity materials, and memorabilia from iconic films. It included hand-painted posters and promotional materials from classics such as "Mughal-E-Azam," "Pakeezah," and "Sholay." The exhibition also highlighted notable collaborations in Indian cinema, including those between Raj Kapoor and Nargis, as well as Amitabh Bachchan and Manmohan Desai.


Focus on Dance in Cinema
A significant portion of the exhibition was dedicated to exploring the role of dance as a narrative tool in Indian cinema. This section traced the evolution of dance and its impact on film storytelling.

Student Engagement
The exhibition attracted numerous student groups from various educational institutions. Attendees expressed interest in learning about the history of Indian cinema and its cultural significance.