In September 2025, SDAF was proud to present Timeless Frames, a tribute to the pioneering photographer Damodar Kamat. The exhibition was a resounding success, celebrating a son of Maharashtra and unveiling a historic collection of unseen photographs.
Enduring Legacies Timeless Frames
Enduring Legacies
A Look Back at Our Successful
Inaugural Exhibition
In September 2025, SDAF was proud to present Timeless Frames, a tribute to the pioneering photographer Damodar Kamat. The exhibition was a resounding success, celebrating a son of Maharashtra and unveiling a historic collection of unseen photographs.
A Look Back at Our Successful
Inaugural Exhibition
Timeless Frames
Event Highlights
The week-long event featured a spectacular opening night, two insightful walkthroughs with Neha Kamat, and a dedicated Student Day.
Visitors were treated to curated displays of rare and iconic photographs, offering a deep dive into Damodar Kamat’s visual legacy. Each image told a story, highlighting the artistry, craft, and cultural significance of Indian cinema from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Enduring Legacies Timeless Frames
A Look Back at Our Successful Inaugural Exhibition
In September 2025, SDAF was proud to present Timeless Frames, a tribute to the pioneering photographer Damodar Kamat. The exhibition was a resounding success, celebrating a son of Maharashtra and unveiling a historic collection of unseen photographs.
Event Highlights
The week-long event featured a spectacular opening night, two insightful walkthroughs with Neha Kamat, and a dedicated Student Day.
Visitors were treated to curated displays of rare and iconic photographs, offering a deep dive into Damodar Kamat’s visual legacy. Each image told a story, highlighting the artistry, craft, and cultural significance of Indian cinema from the 1950s to the 1980s.
The
Series
Enduring
Legacies
Honouring the Unsung Heroes of Indian Culture
Enduring Legacies is a recurring series dedicated to creators who had an outsized impact on India’s cultural landscape, often from behind the scenes.
Our first edition opened with a photographic journey into the classic decades of Indian cinema, courtesy of the legendary Kamat Foto Studio.
The journey to celebrate India's unsung heroes has just begun. Stay tuned for announcements on Edition 2 of the Enduring Legacies series.
Exhibition Archive
Timeless Frames
Timeless Frames was a museum-style homage to the still photographs that taught India how to see its cinema. Drawn from the meticulously stewarded Kamat Foto Studio Archive, the exhibition presented rare black-and-white and colour stills from the 1950s–1980s.
Beyond star portraits, these images revealed how photography powered the filmmaking process itself — a legacy we celebrated through a series of galleries showcasing the art, the opening night, and the vibrant atmosphere of the exhibition.
The Art
This striking photograph of Damodar Kamat offers a glimpse into the visual poetry that made his stills an enduring part of India’s cinematic memory.
The Opening Night
Highlights from the inauguration evening, capturing the excitement, interactions, and celebrations that marked the launch of Timeless Frames.
The Atmosphere
Capturing the gallery space, musical performances, and moments of guests engaging with the art, these images bring the vibrant atmosphere of Timeless Frames to life.
What Our Guests Said
— Mark Manuel
— Jitu Savlani.
— Ajay Devgn
— Seema Singh
— Ashish Chowdhry
— Parvez Damania
What Our Guests Said
— Ajay Devgn
— Seema Singh
— Ashish Chowdhry
— Mark Manuel
— Jitu Savlani.
— Parvez Damania
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