Film scholar Aruna Vasudev, ‘Mother of Asian Cinema’, passes away at 88

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Category : Obituaries Published on: September 09 2024

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Aruna Vasudev, an eminent Indian film scholar, critic, festival curator, and painter, has passed away at 88.
Known by her formidable sobriquet ‘Mother of Asian Cinema’, Aruna was celebrated for her passionate evangelism of Indian and Asian films.
She is credited for fostering interest and scholarship about Asian film cultures the world over.

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Film scholar Aruna Vasudev, ‘Mother of Asian Cinema’, passes away at 88