The spirit of cinematic remembrance filled the press conference hall at IFFI today as filmmaker and IIT Bombay professor Mazhar Kamran unveiled his new book, ‘Maa, Uma, Padma: The Epic Cinema of Ritwik Ghatak.’ The event opened on a solemn note, with dignitaries offering condolences on the passing of veteran actor Dharmendra, before shifting into […]
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi co-chaired the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting in New Delhi on November 24, 2025. Both officials reviewed & appreciated the robust defence cooperation between the two countries and discussed ways to further strengthen […]
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) continues to present a diverse tapestry of global cinema, showcasing powerful narratives from across the world. Among the international films drawing attention are the Uzbek film In Pursuit of Spring and the Slovak film Flood. At a press conference held today, the directors, producers and actors of […]
At a spirited press conference at IFFI today, the team behind ‘Lala & Poppy,’ a tender, gender-fluid love story set in the pulse of Mumbai, opened up about the film’s journey, its social resonance, and its deep commitment to honest representation. Director Kaizad Gustad, producer Bobby Bedi, and actors Veer Singh and Suruj Rajkhowa came […]
Day 4 of IFFI proved to be magical for IFFIsiasts experiencing time travel during the special screening of ‘Muraliwala’, one of the restored classics. National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and National Film Archive of India (NFAI) has brought 18 classics back to life under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) and curated the Indian Panorama […]
