The World's Greatest Mela: A Cinematic Odyssey at India Habitat Centre

The exhibition 'The World's Greatest Mela' at India Habitat Centre displays over 750 unique objects related to Indian and world cinema. Curated by Neville Tuli, it includes rare photographs, posters, and vintage glass slides, showcasing Indian cinema's cultural and educational significance. The event concludes on August 25.

Playing to the tune of classic Hindi movie songs, 'The World's Greatest Mela' at the India Habitat Centre presents an enthralling collection of over 750 unique items related to Indian and world cinema, such as rare photos, posters, and vintage glass slides, making it a film enthusiast's paradise.

Organized by Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (TRIS) and curated by renowned archivist Neville Tuli, the exhibition highlights India's cultural, intellectual, and emotional journey through film. Memorabilia includes iconic images of Satyajit Ray and Prithviraj Kapoor, publicity materials for 'Mughal-e-Azam,' and a dedicated section on 'The Devdas Legacy.'

Besides photographs, the event displays the vintage cinema of Nadia and Homi Wadia through distinctive glass slides, trophies, and hand-painted Hindi cinema artworks, positioning cinema as a critical educational and pedagogical resource. Enthused visitors, such as Shilpa Bhasin, praised the exhibition for evoking the magic of Indian cinema. The exhibition runs until August 25.

(With inputs from agencies.)