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Mumbai, Nov 26 (PTI) The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) on Friday said it has added eight rare Hindi films of 1940s and 1950s to its collection, mainly of late legendary actor-director Master Bhagwan.
The NFAI has added 31 feature films to its collection, including the veteran comedy actor"s "Lalach" (1948), "Bachke Rehana" (1949), "Sinbad the Sailor" (1952), "Wazir-E-Azam" (1961), "Raat Ke Andhere Mein" (1969) and "Gunda".
(1969).
NFAI Director Prakash Magdum called the collection of these films as a "real find".
"It seems to be a real find because at least eight films from this acquisition are very rare and new to the NFAI collection.
All these films are black and white films in 16 mm format.