Purani Dilli – A Film
Guided By Prof. Mandar Rane

Just like a living being, a city draws its character from its journey and its roots. Purani Dilli has, for generations, represented the glorious past of the city and has been a witness to its journey since the Mughals through the British rule up till now. Many unprotected architectural heritage sites, such as Purani Dilli, seem endangered mostly due to the neglect of the self–absorbed urbanized society of the current century.

The project aims to understand the probable reason behind the neglect and tries to point out the increasing indifference and superficiality in people today. The film also attempts to reflect on the lack of identity that the society today seems to be ailing with. It suggests that revisiting the past may help us reason and initiate our search for that lost individuality, thus reaffirming the need to preserve a historical cityscape such as Purani Dilli.