Cinematic tribute to Raj Khosla kicks off with ‘Bambai Ka Babu' screening
Raj Khosla
's official legacy account, launched a day-long tribute to the iconic filmmaker on his birth centenary with the screening of
Bambai Ka Babu
(1960), starring Dev Anand and
Suchitra Sen
.
Raima Sen introduces restored 1960 classic at the event celebrating director's birth centenary
The event opened with a special introduction by actor Raima Sen, granddaughter of Suchitra Sen, who took the stage to speak about her grandmother's role in the noir classic and her cinematic legacy. She was joined by author Ambarish Roychoudhury and Film Heritage Foundation director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur.
The restored version of
Bambai Ka Babu
—meticulously revived in 4K by the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) under the National Film Heritage Mission, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting—was showcased as part of the centenary celebration, aimed at bringing classic Hindi cinema back to the big screen.
'Raj Khosla was one of Hindi cinema's most versatile storytellers,' said Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, adding, 'From suspense thrillers and noir to musicals and romantic dramas, his storytelling breadth remains unmatched. Today is about rediscovering that brilliance where it belongs—on the big screen.'
The Film Heritage Foundation has curated a lineup of Khosla's most celebrated works for the day, offering cinephiles a rare chance to view them in restored formats.
Fans are encouraged to follow the Film Heritage Foundation for screening schedules and updates as the tribute continues through the day.
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