Nirmal Gupta Collection

Content Description

This photo collection created by Nirmal Gupta dates from 1984 to late 1990s and features him at work in a range of studio and field settings. Several photos show him in his preferred role as a cinematographer, showing video equipment of the times and other members of the AV crew. Another set of photographs of him show him working on multi camera indoor shoots with live audiences, or with music / dance performances. A sequence of outdoor photographs show him with camera crew on a boat during a shoot, with video equipment of the era visible.

Condition Description

The digitized photographs are in good condition. A few images show signs of age in the original physical copies (discoloration or slight blur), but digital scans are intact and legible.

Accession Date

2025-04-05

Disposition

The photo collection is important in providing visual documentation of behind-the-scenes workings of Audio Video production practice in 1980s India. All 22 items have been retained in the accession. The materials document studio and field-based AV production during a significant period of state-led media development. No content was removed or redirected.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

New Nirmal Gupta Collection gifted to the archives at NCBS by Nirmal Gupta.

Retention Rule

This collection of photographs documents studio and field operations of 1980s audio visual industry. Digital files are stored in an external hard disk (HDD) at AMP and online. The files will be permanently housed at Archives at NCBS, with accesss governed by project policy. Copies will also be shared with the donor/collector.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for access unless mentioned in specific folders of the finding aid.

Use Restrictions

Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives at NCBS. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). See access guidelines for more information (https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.