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Mumbai-born film tech Ujwal Nirgudkar wins SMPTE’s top honor for advancing Indian film standards and sustainability.
Ujwal N. Nirgudkar, a Mumbai-born film technologist with 44 years of experience, received SMPTE’s Citation Award on October 16, 2025, for advancing motion picture standards in India.
A pioneer in sustainable film processing, he developed an eco-friendly alternative to toxic chemicals, earned a U.S. patent, and founded SMPTE India in 2010.
He was the first Indian to present at an SMPTE conference in 1993 and advised the BBC on film restoration, while also helping bring the Oscar Academy President to India in 2019 to strengthen ties between Indian cinema and Hollywood.
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El técnico de cine de Mumbai, Ujwal Nirgudkar, gana el máximo honor de SMPTE por avanzar en los estándares y la sostenibilidad del cine indio.