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 […]
India is entering a golden era of defence innovation, and its foundation is being laid by our innovators & young entrepreneurs who are integrating economic strength, strategic thinking and technological advancements,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing start-ups, MSMEs, academia, industry partners & venture capitalists during the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s […]
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 […]
The sixth day of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 featured a thought-provoking masterclass titled “The New AI Cinema: A Discourse on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)”, bringing together eminent voices from technology and cinema to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven filmmaking. The panel comprised noted technologist Shri Shankar […]
