MUMBAI: The Film Society of Lincoln Centre in New York will present a series of films, the highlights of which would be classic Indian films showcasing Muslim themes from 19 to 27 May.

Called ‘Social Dramas and Shimmering Spectacles: Muslim Cultures of Bombay Cinema‘, the first film series of its kind in New York will feature Jodhaa Akbar on the opening night along with a dozen other films like Mughal-e-Azam, Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan among others.

Spanning films from the 1930s to the present, the series will feature historical films that celebrate the justice and tolerance of the Mughal imperium as an antidote to colonial rule.

Filmmakers who are likely scheduled to appear in the festival includes Ashutosh Gowariker, Khalid Mohamed who had directed Fiza‘ and writer of Mammo.
Presented in collaboration with Indo-American Arts Council and the Indian consulate, the series, curated by Richard Allen and Ira Bhaskar, displays the extraordinary richness of Bombay cinema.

The new series follows one on Satyajit Ray that was held last spring.