'1942: A love Story' to be screened at IFFI 2024 in 8K restored version
Panaji, November 19
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's iconic film '1942: A Love Story' is all set to be screened at the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) IN 8K version.
Cinema buffs in Goa can watch this film on November 21 at IFFI.
The film's soundtrack has been remastered in 5.1 surround sound through a meticulous process, with part of the restoration carried out at L'Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, Italy, one of the world's leading labs known for preserving cinematic heritage.
Besides actors' performance, the film is still being remembered for its songs such as 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga'.The plot of the movie was set in 1942, a few years before India's independence in 1947. The film showcased the love story of Naren Singh (Anil Kapoor) and Rajjo Pathak (Manisha Koirala) against the backdrop of social and political unrest amid India's revolutionary movement in the 1940s.
While Anil Kapoor as Naren Singh played the role of an apolitical son of a British colonial employee, Manisha Koirala as Rajjo Pathak was cast as the daughter of a freedom fighter.
IFFI 2025 will kickstart from November 20.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some respect for classic Indian cinema! RD Burman's music deserves this restoration. Wish I could be in Goa for this screening. The combination of freedom struggle and romance was so beautifully portrayed.
While I appreciate the restoration, I wish IFFI would also focus on restoring regional classics. Bollywood gets all the attention while equally brilliant films from South Indian and other regional cinema get ignored.
Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala had such amazing chemistry! This film taught us so much about our freedom struggle while entertaining us. Perfect blend of history and entertainment. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
As someone who studied Indian cinema, this restoration is significant. The technical work being done in Italy shows global recognition of Indian film heritage. Hope more classics get this treatment!
My parents' generation romance! They still hum these songs. Great to see our cinematic legacy being preserved for future generations. The freedom struggle backdrop makes it even more special.
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