Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) today signed a significant Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) with the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, to collaborate on the printing and publication of books and knowledge resources for India’s AVGC-XR and creative technology ecosystem.
Under the agreement, the Publications Division will act as the official publisher for select IICT works, undertaking printing and production. The collaboration will operate under a 100% buy-back arrangement, wherein IICT will retain full copyright and intellectual property rights while assuming complete responsibility for distribution, circulation, and commercial aspects of the published works.
The partnership aims to enable the publication of high-quality knowledge resources across animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, films, and extended reality (XR), while ensuring adherence to government publishing standards and contributing to cultural preservation.
Marking the occasion, the Hindi edition of Hum Dono: The Dev and Goldie Story by Tanuja Chaturvedi was also launched at IICT Mumbai. The event was graced by filmmaker and actor Amol Gupte as Chief Guest.
Originally published in English by Bloomsbury India in 2024, the book has received strong appreciation from critics and readers. It traces the journey of legendary filmmaker brothers Dev Anand and Vijay Anand, exploring their creative partnership, personal bond, and lasting contribution to Hindi cinema.
Speaking about the book and its Hindi edition, author Tanuja Chaturvedi said, “This book has been a deeply personal and fascinating journey for me. Dev Anand and Vijay Anand were not just extraordinary filmmakers but also brothers whose creative relationship shaped some of the most memorable moments in Hindi cinema. Bringing this story to Hindi readers felt important because the legacy of Dev and Goldie belongs to a wider audience that grew up watching their films.”
Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of IICT, emphasized the importance of documenting film history. He said, “Books such as Hum Dono play a crucial role in helping younger generations understand the artistic and cultural journeys that shaped the industry.”
-Based on Press Release
