Aruna Vasudev, an influential film scholar and critic known as the 'Mother of Asian Cinema,' passed away at 88 in New Delhi due to age-related ailments. She was instrumental in promoting Asian cinema globally through her founding of Cinemaya magazine and the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC). Vasudev's contributions to film criticism and curation earned her prestigious honors, including the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from France. She served on juries at prominent film festivals like Cannes and Locarno and authored several books on Asian cinema. Tributes from notable figures in the film industry highlight her warmth, insight, and lasting impact on cinema. Vasudev's legacy is captured in the documentary 'Aruna Vasudev: Mother of Asian Cinema.'