National Film Development Corporation - National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) has restored eight Ritwik Ghatak feature films in 4K resolution
Restoration project executed under National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's flagship initiative
Collaboration with British Film Institute (BFI) for retrospective at BFI Southbank in London commencing June 2026
Restoration utilized original film elements preserved by NFDC-NFAI and West Bengal State Film Archive
Color grading supervised by National Award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay
Eight restored feature films: Nagarik, Ajantrik, Bari Thekey Paliye, Meghe Dhaka Tara, Komal Gandhar, Subarnarekha, Titas Ekti Nadir Naam, and Jukti Takko Aar Gappo
Showcase includes shorter format works, documentaries, and rare incomplete work: Bihar Ke Darshaniya Sthan, Musafir, Fear, Rendezvous, Nagarik Sanrakshan, Scientists of Tomorrow, Yeh Kyun, My Lenin, Puruliar Chhau, Durbar Gati Padma, Heerer Prajapati, Chinnamul, Ramkinkar Baij, Rounger Golam, and Bagalar Banga Darshan
NFDC-NFAI is member of International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) since 1969
Archive collection includes: over 2 lakh photographs, 40,000 film posters, 24,000 song booklets, and 2.28 lakh press clippings
National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) launched in 2015 for 2K and 4K digitization and restoration of landmark Indian films
Mission activities include condition assessments of film reels, developing archival vaults, and building institutional capacity through training and workshops
