Devdas to Jodhaa Akbar: The Academy Museum to screen 12 Indian films
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles is set to host Emotion in Colour A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cinema, featuring 12 iconic films. The event will run from March 7 to April 19, 2025.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is preparing to showcase Emotion in Colour: A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cinema, a curated selection of 12 iconic Indian films. The screenings will take place from March 7 to April 19, 2025. Â
The programme features a diverse range of films, each highlighting Indian cinema’s profound relationship with colour, culture, and storytelling. Among the selected works are Mother India, Manthan, Amar Akbar Anthony, Ishanou, Kummatty, Mirch Masala, Devdas, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Jodhaa Akbar, Kanchenjungha, Maya Darpan, and Iruvar. Â
The screening schedule is as follows: Â
Saturday, 7 March – Mother India (Hindi, 1957) – Directed by Mehboob Khan Â
Monday, 10 March – Manthan (Hindi, 1976) – Directed by Shyam Benegal Â
Monday, 10 March – Amar Akbar Anthony (Hindi, 1977) – Directed by Manmohan Desai Â
Tuesday, 11 March – Ishanou (Manipuri, 1990) – Directed by Aribam Syam Sharma Â
Friday, 14 March – Kummatty (Malayalam, 1979) – Directed by Aravindan Govindan Â
Tuesday, 18 March – Mirch Masala (Hindi, 1987) – Directed by Ketan Mehta Â
Saturday, 22 March – Devdas (Hindi, 2002) – Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Â
Sunday, 20 March – Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (Hindi, 1995) – Directed by Aditya Chopra Â
Monday, 31 March – Jodhaa Akbar (Hindi, 2008) – Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker Â
Saturday, 5 April – Kanchenjungha (Bengali, 1962) – Directed by Satyajit Ray Â
Tuesday, 8 April – Maya Darpan (Hindi, 1972) – Directed by Kumar Shahani Â
Sunday, 19 April – Iruvar (Tamil, 1997) Directed by Mani Ratnam Â
This event will showcase the diversity and richness of India's cinema industries.Â