Manipur, April 2 -- As much of Manipur's film heritage has been lost, efforts are underway to degitise and restore Manipur's historic films for archiving purposes.

In what could be music to the ears of the state film enthusiasts, the much-needed digitisation and restoration of Manipur's historic films for archiving purposes are finally underway. The Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) has now set its eye on taking Manipuri cinema to the next level.

Much of Manipur's film heritage has been lost. Further delay in the preservation of Manipur's film heritage and archiving works would confine the first Manipuri feature film directed by a Manipuri to its historical status with the younger generations having hardly any access to the...