Oral History Interview : Kailash Khati

Content Description

Oral history interview of Kailash Khati covers his personal journey, working practice and specific experiences. It also covers his interest in preserving earlier analog generation user experiences and create collection of portable analog media equipment. Topics covered include informal and hands on training received at CENDIT, the difference between technical training and academic teaching, the challenges and advantages of analog equipment, and how the technology and infrastructure of 1970s and 80s India demanded creative problem solving. The process of informal on-the-job training, its demands on the learner, the role of peer support are seen as connected to gaining practical experience. The interview mentions that the transition from analog to digital technology in AV industry is now simplified by digital tools, examples indicate that creative problem solving is now of a different kind than in the analog era.

Condition Description

This oral history interview is recorded in WAV format in two parts and spans a total duration of 43 minutes and 10 seconds. The audio is clear, with consistent volume and minimal environmental interference. The speaker’s voice is distinct and intelligible throughout, with no overlapping speech or background noise. The interview is made into summary for reference.

Accession Date

2025-03-05

Disposition

The recording has been retained fully as part of the oral history collection due to its documentation of underrepresented narratives in audiovisual industry. No materials have been removed or reassigned from this accession. Consent forms have been signed by the interviewees and handed over to AMP.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

These interview was conducted and compiled by Surajit Sarkar in 2025. It was created by the PAST grantee AMP in order to document oral histories of AV technical staff from the Delhi region.

Retention Rule

This preserves the less heard voices of people involved in the Audio Visual world from 1970s to 2000. Digital files are being stored in an external Hard Disk (HDD) at AMP and on the google cloud. The digital files will be permanently housed at Archives at NCBS, with access governed by project policy. Copies will also be shared with the donor.

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.