Preserving Cinematic Heritage: A Conversation with SMM Ausaja | Ep 205

The Mohua Show is a weekly podcast about everything from business, technology to art and lifestyle, But done and spoken ईमानदारी सेConnect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestSMM Ausaja: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smm-ausaja-193a6a3/Follow UsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowFor any other queries [email protected] Summary: In this insightful conversation, SMM Ausaja, a passionate archivist and film historian, takes us through his remarkable journey of preserving Indian cinema’s rich legacy. From humble beginnings in Kanpur, collecting Amitabh Bachchan postcards, to spearheading the preservation of cinema at Osians, Ausaja discusses the challenges of archiving and the passion driving his work. He shares fascinating anecdotes, including Bachchan's lesser-known early struggles and his admiration for icons like Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Ausaja delves into the artistry behind film posters and the importance of preserving this "dead art." His collaborations with Bengali cinema and his efforts to raise awareness about forgotten cinematic legends highlight his dedication to the cause.Chapters:00:00 - Highlights01:39 - Introduction03:14 - From Postcards to Preservation: The Early Days of a Film Collector04:00 - Expanding Horizons in Mumbai05:36 - The Magic of Amitabh Bachchan: A Fan’s Journey07:03 - Entering the World of Cinema: A Career in Archiving08:48 - Bachchan: The Saga of Excellence – 14 Years in the Making09:43 - Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan: Poetry, Politics, and Pandit Nehru’s Influence12:41 - BTS Stories About Amitabh Bachchan14:50 - The Lost Art: Hand-Designed Posters and Their Legacy17:49 - Relationship with The Film Fraternity19:00 - Lesser Known Personalities From Films21:22 - Preserving India’s Film Heritage: Challenges and Hopes for the Future23:39 - Bengali Cinema: Satyajit Ray, Suchitra Sen, and a Collector’s TributeDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms. #TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Podcast #IndianCinema #Amitabh Bachchan #BachchanFamily #Aishwarya Rai Bachchan #JayaBachchan #HarivanshRaiBachchan #CinemaHeritage #FilmPreservation #BollywoodHistory #AmitabhBachchanLegacy #IndianFilmArchive #PosterArt#BengaliCinema #SatyajitRay #FilmCollecting #CinemaCulture #FilmMemorabilia #BollywoodPoster #HarivanshRaiBachchan #PreserveThePast #CinemaIcons #Arts #PodcastEpisode Thanks for Listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.