Birth Centenary of Legends
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Birth Centenary of Legends |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 1, 2025 |
| Denomination | Rs. 25 |
| Quantity | 211,200 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Printing Process | Wet Offset |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Credit (Designed By) | Mr. Suresh Kumar |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 2025.05.01-01 |
| Themes | Actors | Famous people |
India is celebrating birth centenary of five iconic figures who shaped the golden era of Indian cinema, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is set to pay an enduring tribute to their rich legacy. This momentous occasion will be marked at the first edition of the World Audio Video & Entertainment Summit (WAVES-2025), scheduled from 01st to 04th May 2025 in Mumbai — the heartland of India’s entertainment industry.
The Summit, envisioned as a global confluence of creators, storytellers, policy makers, and innovators from the world of audio- visual and entertainment arts, opens on 01st May 2025 with a grand inaugural ceremony. As a centerpiece of the inaugural event, the Government of India releases Commemorative Postage Stamp honoring five legendary figures of Indian cinema — Shri Guru Dutt, Shri Ritwik Ghatak, Shri Salil Chowdhury, Shri Raj Khosla, and Ms. P. Bhanumathi — on the occasion of their birth centenaries.
This rare tribute underscores the nation’s deep appreciation for these iconic personalities whose timeless contributions have left an indelible mark on Indian and global cinematic traditions.
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