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Odisha's Film Heritage Revival: Waheeda Rehman Joins CM Majhi at Restoration Workshop

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop in Bhubaneswar. The event saw participation from veteran actress Waheeda Rehman and other film industry dignitaries. The week-long workshop aims to preserve Odisha's cinematic heritage through government initiatives and international collaborations. This marks a significant step toward restoring old Odia films and honoring the state's filmmaking legacy.

Key Points: Odisha CM Majhi Inaugurates Film Restoration Workshop with Waheeda Rehman

  • CM Majhi emphasizes preserving Odisha's rich cinematic legacy for future inspiration
  • Workshop organized with Film Heritage Foundation and International Federation of Film Archives
  • Event features veteran actress Waheeda Rehman and industry dignitaries
  • Week-long workshop includes government initiatives and restoration technology training
  • Odisha government signs MoU to systematically preserve old regional films
  • Program aims to honor contributions of Odia filmmakers and artists
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Odisha CM inaugurates 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop in the presence of veteran star Waheeda Rehman

CM Mohan Majhi launches 10th Film Preservation Workshop in Bhubaneswar with veteran star Waheeda Rehman, aiming to restore Odisha's cinematic heritage for future generations.

"Odia cinema is a symbol of our cultural heritage... this memory will certainly remain alive and future generations will draw inspiration from it - CM Mohan Charan Majhi"

Bhubaneshwar, November 13

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop 2025, voicing the government's initiatives toward retaining the rich cinematic heritage of the state.

The inaugural event was held at the Odisha Craft Museum, Kalabhoomi, in Bhubaneshwar on Wednesday.

CM Majhi, along with many dignitaries from the film industry, including veteran star Waheeda Rehman and others, graced the ceremony. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of the Film Heritage Foundation, offered a rousing start to the 10th edition of the workshop.

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"Odia cinema is a symbol of our cultural heritage. Honourable Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha said during the inaugural program of the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop-2025 that through the government's initiatives for its preservation, this memory will certainly remain alive and future generations will draw inspiration from it," the Odisha CMO stated in an X post.

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Addressing mediapersons, CM Majhi explained the state government's ongoing efforts toward preserving the film heritage.

"The state government's Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts department, along with the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF,) have come together for the inauguration of the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop 2025. The event will he held till November 19, 2025. Our government has been planning to preserve the cinematic heritage, and we have also announced an MoU in this regard. This event marks a significant milestone for the state of Odisha. We will work to preserve and restore old films of Odisha to honour the hard work of our filmmakers and artists," the Chief Minister said.

CM Mohan Charan Majhi also voiced the motive of bringing innovation to the future of the Odisha film industry and artists.

The 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop 2025, which has been organised in collaboration with the Odisha government, Film Heritage Foundation and the International Federation of Film Archives, will run from November 12 to 19. .

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Finally our government is taking concrete steps to preserve our cultural heritage. Odia films from the 60s and 70s are cinematic treasures that need restoration. Hope they include regional language films from across India too.
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Sarah B
As someone working in film archiving, I appreciate this initiative. Film preservation is crucial but often overlooked in India. The collaboration with FIAF brings international expertise which is excellent.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope this isn't just another photo-op. We need to see actual results - restored films being made accessible to the public, not just stored away. The government should ensure transparency in this process.
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Nisha Z
Waheeda Rehman ji's presence adds so much grace to the event! She represents the golden era of Indian cinema. This workshop will help preserve not just Odia films but also inspire other states to take similar initiatives. 👏
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Vikram M
Great to see Odisha taking the lead in film preservation. Our regional cinemas have such rich storytelling traditions that need to be saved from deterioration. Hope they digitize these films properly for future generations.

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