Vintage Car and Bike Exhibition held at NMIC Premises as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
An exhibition of vintage cars and bikes has been held at the National Museum of Indian Cinema premises in the Films Division complex today. The exhibition, organized as part of the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, has been organized by NMIC in collaboration with The Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI).
Speaking about the exhibition, the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Neerja Sekhar said that a very beautiful collection of 75 vintage cars and bikes has been put up for the exhibition today. She said this is a symbolism that helps us remind the current generation about the struggles and sacrifices rendered by our earlier generations in securing us the freedom we enjoy today.
Vintage Car and Bike
Actors Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon visited the exhibition, along with Additional Secretary. Actors Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon were given a guided tour of the NMIC, in the company of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and Managing Director General, Films Division.
A selfie point at the Museum premises has been inaugurated on the occasion, by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Neerja Sekhar, and Director General, Films Division, Ravinder Bhakar.
Speaking about the Museum, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Neerja Sekhar, said that the Museum showcases the contribution of legends of Indian cinema across the years. “National Museum of Indian Cinema has been a dream project which was inaugurated by Honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in 2019. Pandemic has kept museum-goers and cinema lovers away from NMIC for a long. We now want to welcome people back here. The museum showcases the contributions of the legends from all over India and the equipment and interactive media keep the visitors engrossed.
Chairman, VCCCI, Nitin Dossa said they are exhibiting all historically significant vehicles and associated materials. The exhibition holds more significance as the nation celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, he added. While speaking , Dossa explained he has a large collection of vintage cars and all these are his pride.
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It was also an occasion for NMIC to welcome back its audiences post the closing down of the museum in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The audiences will get to appreciate a slate of films that celebrate cinema’s rich past, present, and future. The Museum recently welcomed visitors back after lifting restrictions imposed due to the pandemic.
