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P. K. Nair
Indian film historian (1933-2016) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 82
Paramesh Krishnan Nair was an Indian film archivist and film scholar, who was the founder and director of the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) in 1964. He is regarded as the Henri Langlois of India because of his lifelong dedication towards the preservation of films in India.
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A typical day, 30 days to 25 August 2026
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About this person
A passionate film archivist, he worked at the NFAI for over three decades, collecting films from India and from all over the world.
Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2016 · aged 82
