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Canada News.Net
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Canada News.Net
Delhi to host its first 'Celebrating India Film Festival 2025'; prominent filmmakers to headline
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): The national capital Delhi is all set to host its first major film festival, launching the 'Celebrating India Film Festival' in August this year. Coinciding with India's 78th Independence Day celebrations, the three-day event will be held at the NCUI Auditorium on Siri Fort Road. It is expected to witness multiple screenings, panel discussions, and performances, with the presence of prominent film personalities and political leaders. The film festival is organised by Graphisads in association with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), the Film Critics Guild (FCG), and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). It will also explore themes of environment, wildlife, tourism, heritage, art, culture, spirituality, and patriotism. As per the press release, National Award-winner Madhur Bhandarkar's 'India Lockdown', along with the 4K-restored versions of the 1981 classic 'Umrao Jaan' and Manoj Kumar's patriotic drama 'Kranti', will be screened at the festival. It will also witness the world premiere of the documentary, 'Aham Bharatam' by Bharatbala. Three-time Grammy Award winner and Padma Shri recipient Ricky Kej will launch his new music video 'Gandhi - Mantra of Compassion'. Bollywood playback singer Hema Sardesai is also scheduled for a live performance. Besides interactive sessions with acclaimed filmmakers like R.S. Prasanna and Divy Nidhi Sharma (Sitaare Zameen Par), Sudipto Sengupta (The Kerala Story), Amit Rai, (Oh My God 2), and producer Gaurav Dhingra (Stolen), Bollywood actors like Pavan Malhotra, Geetanjali Mishra, Aastha Chaudhary, Hrishitaa Bhatt, and Hemant Pandey will also share their experiences in cinema and the OTT space. Other events expected at the festival are IGNCA's BD Garg Collection Vintage Poster Exhibition, a Film Critics Guild session on the legacy of Indian cinema, and a filmmaking masterclass conducted by the FTII team. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Vidhan Sabha Adhyaksh Vijender Gupta, Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra, Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi are likely to attend the event. The Celebrating India Film Festival 2025 (CIFF 2025) will be held from August 8 to 10, 2025. (ANI)
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Delhi to host its first 'Celebrating India Film Festival 2025'; prominent filmmakers to headline
The national capital Delhi is all set to host its first major film festival, launching the 'Celebrating India Film Festival' in August this year. Coinciding with India's 78th Independence Day celebrations, the three-day event will be held at the NCUI Auditorium on Siri Fort Road. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It is expected to witness multiple screenings, panel discussions, and performances, with the presence of prominent film personalities and political leaders. To explore themes of environment, wildlife, tourism and more The film festival is organised by Graphisads in association with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), the Film Critics Guild (FCG), and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). It will also explore themes of environment, wildlife, tourism, heritage, art, culture, spirituality, and patriotism. As per the press release, National Award-winner 's 'India Lockdown', along with the 4K-restored versions of the 1981 classic 'Umrao Jaan' and Manoj Kumar's patriotic drama 'Kranti', will be screened at the festival. It will also witness the world premiere of the documentary, 'Aham Bharatam' by Bharatbala. Three-time Grammy Award winner and Padma Shri recipient Ricky Kej will launch his new music video 'Gandhi - Mantra of Compassion'. Bollywood playback singer Hema Sardesai is also scheduled for a live performance. Besides interactive sessions with acclaimed filmmakers like R.S. Prasanna and Divy Nidhi Sharma (Sitaare Zameen Par), Sudipto Sengupta (The Kerala Story), Amit Rai, (Oh My God 2), and producer Gaurav Dhingra (Stolen), Bollywood actors like Pavan Malhotra, Geetanjali Mishra, Aastha Chaudhary, Hrishitaa Bhatt, and Hemant Pandey will also share their experiences in cinema and the OTT space. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Other events expected at the festival are IGNCA's BD Garg Collection Vintage Poster Exhibition, a Film Critics Guild session on the legacy of Indian cinema, and a filmmaking masterclass conducted by the FTII team. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Vidhan Sabha Adhyaksh Vijender Gupta, Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra, Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi are likely to attend the event. The Celebrating India Film Festival 2025 (CIFF 2025) will be held from August 8 to 10, 2025.
News18
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mouni Roy Begins Shooting For Madhur Bhandarkar's The Wives
Last Updated: Apart from Mouni, the film also features an ensemble cast including Sonali Kulkarni, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruwala. Mouni Roy has now begun the shooting for her new project, The Wives. Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Madhur Bhandakar, the film will explore the untold stories behind the lives of Bollywood's star wives. On Wednesday, the actress took to social media and expressed her excitement for collaborating with the four-time National Film Award-winning director. Taking to Instagram, Mouni shared a behind-the-scenes picture from the Muhurat of The Wives. In the snapshot, she is seen posing with the director and holding the film's clapboard. She wrote in the caption, 'Day 1 on this new film I'm truly excited about, grateful to be creating with the maestro himself Madhur Bhandarkar. Thrilled for the journey ahead #TheWives." View this post on Instagram A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) As for the look, the Brahmastra actress is dressed in a black sequined gown, while Madhur wore a yellow jacket paired with black jeans and white sneakers. In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and celebs alike. Mouni's best friend and actress Disha Patani congratulated her on this new journey. She wrote, 'Congratulations my mon kill it." Actress Sriti Jha commented, 'Congratulations." An Instagram user wrote, 'Congratulations Mon! So excited to see you." Apart from Mouni, the film also features an ensemble cast including Sonali Kulkarni, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruwala. Talking about the film, Bhandarkar said in a media statement, 'With The Wives, I want to peel back yet another glamorous layer of society and show what truly lurks beneath. This film will take a strong, unapologetic look at the secrets, challenges, and strengths of women who are frequently seen but rarely heard." Notably, the film also marks Bhandarkar's second collaboration with producer Pranav Jain of PJ Motion Pictures, following the success of their earlier film India Lockdown, which tackled the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. The official release date of The Wives is yet to be announced by the makers. Besides this, Mouni will also be seen in the rom-com, Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, along with Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. Directed by David Dhawan, it will be released in April next year. First Published:
India.com
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Madhur Bhandarkar Begins Shooting For ‘The Wives'; Film Goes On Floors In Mumbai
New Delhi: The film was announced earlier this year, and stars Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruvala. Madhur Bhandarkar, who also boasts of a Padma Shri awardee known for his bold, hard-hitting takes on society, is turning his lens towards the heart of Bollywood with his next feature, The Wives. Talking about the film, Madhur Bhandarkar shared, 'With 'The Wives', I want to peel back yet another glamorous layer of society and show what really lies beneath. This film will be a bold, unapologetic look at the secrets, struggles, and resilience of women who are often seen but seldom heard'. The filmmaker is known for touching upon the gritty realities hidden beneath dazzling facades through his films, and was considered the poster boy of realistic cinema before Anurag Kashyap took the baton from him. With decades of storytelling that challenges the status quo, the filmmaker aims to unmask the shadows behind the limelight, exposing the struggles, secrets, and social dynamics of an industry he knows inside out. 'The Wives' also marks Bhandarkar's second collaboration with producer Pranav Jain of P J Motion Pictures, after their successful project India Lockdown which won hearts with its straight-to-OTT release. Pranav Jain said, 'Collaborating with Madhur sir again is truly exciting. He has a rare gift for telling stories that make people sit up and think. The Wives will be an eye-opener and I'm proud to be backing a project that's so honest and relevant'. Produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and P J Motion Pictures, the film is set to be another thought-provoking addition to the director's celebrated filmography.
