Day 3
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-05-01
Birth Centenary of Five Indian Cinema Legends Commemorated
What Happened
The Government of India released a miniature sheet of commemorative postage stamps honoring five Indian cinema legends: Guru Dutt, Ritwik Ghatak, Salil Chowdhury, Raj Khosla, and P. Bhanumathi. The release took place in May 2025 during the inaugural World Audio Video & Entertainment Summit (WAVES-2025) in Mumbai.
Why It Matters
This initiative honors the birth centenary of these iconic figures, officially recognizing their foundational contributions to India's diverse cinematic heritage and projecting soft power on a global platform.
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