National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai open to public from January 20

The Prime Minister took a tour of the Museum, after which he addressed a gathering of the film fraternity.

The National Museum of Indian Cinema, at Films Division Campus, Peddar Road, Cumbala Hill, Mumbai has been opened to the public from Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Museum has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on January 19, 2019.

The Prime Minister took a tour of the Museum, after which he addressed a gathering of the film fraternity. Speaking on the occasion, he congratulated everyone for the inauguration of NMIC, which he said showcases the entire history of Indian cinema in one place. He also congratulated the film fraternity, under whose guidance Indian cinema has been continuously making new strides.

Governor of Maharashtra Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao; Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis; I&B Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore; Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale; Shri Shyam Benegal, Head of Museum Advisory Committee, NMIC; Chairman, CBFC Shri Prasoon Joshi and a galaxy of film personalities graced the inaugural function of the Museum.

The Museum would be open to the public, from Tuesday – Sunday (it will remain closed on Mondays), from 11 AM to 5 PM.

(With Inputs from PIB)