IIC DIAMOND JUBILEE: SCIENCE FILMS

Two films by Nandan Kudhyadi

C.V. Raman: The Scientist and His Legacy (45 min; 1989; English)
Recipient of the National Film Award for Best Biographical Film, 1989

Premier screening of 
Revolutionary in the Garb of a Scientist (23 min; 2022; English)

Acharya Prafulla Chander Roy was a true nationalist and dedicated his entire life in service of the motherland. A chemist by training he used his knowledge to establish a number of manufacturing units to usher in industrialization, and give impetus to entrepreneur spirit, empowering the youth and raising national self-esteem. He is believed to have secretly supported the more aggressive crusade against the colonial hegemony, and in a secret police investigation was dubbed ‘Revolutionary in the Garb of a Scientist’

The director will introduce the films before the screenings. Screenings will be followed by a discussion