A mythical lamp, a story of three generations, and an ambitious fantasy adventure: ‘A.R.M’ (Ajayante Randam Moshanam) arrived at IFFI with all the charm of Kerala’s folklore and the cinematic heft of an epic. Director Jithin Laal, actors Tovino Thomas and National Award–winner Surabhi Lakshmi took the stage, weaving an engaging narrative about the film’s […]
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the birth centenary of legendary Goan cinematographer Shri K. Vaikunth, honouring his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema with the release of a commemorative postal stamp. Known for his masterful cinematography across several landmark feature films and documentaries including celebrated works for the Films Division—Shri Vaikunth is remembered […]
At IFFI, the Interview Session titled ‘Costume and Character Arc: The Trendsetters of Cinema’ turned into a masterclass on how costumes don’t just dress characters, they quietly shape, steer, and sometimes even rewrite their stories. With celebrated costume designer Eka Lakhani taking centre stage and filmmaker Jayprad Desai steering the conversation, the audience got a […]
Indian cinema mourns the passing of Shri Dharmendra, one of its greatest and most beloved icons, who left for his heavenly abode on Monday, September 24, 2025. The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) joined the nation in expressing profound grief and paid a moving tribute to the legendary actor. Noted filmmaker Rahul Rawail […]
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) saw the launch of “Rangoli: Roop, Sur, Lay ki – Bhartiya Cinema ke Vihangam Shikhar Vyaktitva,” a collaborative publication by the Directorate of Publication Division (DPD) and the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. The book features in-depth articles on eight towering figures of Indian […]
