Aamir Khan Productions and Director Kabir Khan are set to collaborate with Australian production house Mind Blowing Films on Silkyara 41.
France's prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2026 is set to see a strong presence from India, with a mix of regional cinema, filmmakers, and actors expected to attend the global event from May 12 to May 23.
Umrao Jaan, featuring Rekha's iconic performance, is set for a special 4K restored screening at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival, where director Muzaffar Ali will also be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
'Coming from a small village in Bihar, I never imagined that the stories I would become a part of would one day travel across the world and be celebrated in this manner.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.
From All We Imagine As Light to Kishkindha Kaandam, these outstanding films deserved National Film Awards far more than several of this year's winners.
The government of Goa has decided to organise smaller film festivals on different subjects throughout the year
'It would have never crossed anybody's mind where life would have taken us or that Irrfanji would fall sick.'
Arun Vaidyanathan's Tamil film Achachamundu... Achachamundu may not have had its release in India yet, but the film is winning laurels abroad.
Rajdeep Choudhury's documentary Chalo India with Ericji (Varanasi) offers an unique exploration of India.
Notes from the recent Keral film festival: how two great films handle the delicate issue of death.
Arthur J Pais reports from the Sikh International Film Festival and Sikh Heritage Awards Gala
'It's becoming a bit of a pilgrimage in December in Kerala. On the one hand, you have black-clad Ayyappa devotees. On the other, you have throngs of film enthusiasts showing up. With good reason, too -- this is arguably the best film festival in India, with a good selection of films, with great diversity.'
13 films from the 2026 Cannes film festival, highlighting award-winning international cinema, unexpected gems, and restored classics that truly celebrated the art of filmmaking.
Larzish will explore themes of gender and sexual plurality.
The International Children's Film Festival will be held in Hyderabad in November.
'How will this woman find her? And how does that affect her, because it's not a biological relationship.'
Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj', based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been made unavailable on ZEE5 in India just two days after its release, following a prolonged censorship battle.
A new book has shed light on the viral clip of French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte, smacking him, revealing the incident was reportedly triggered by her discovery of messages exchanged between the President and Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, who also has an interesting Indian connection.
Boong was the only Indian nominee at the ceremony and the first Indian film to win the Best Children and Family Film award.
Kalyani Priyadarshan made a striking debut at Cannes, proudly showcasing Indian fashion and jewellery on the red carpet.
'Even if I didn't have anything to do with it, I would be very, very proud that this is the film that is representing India.'
Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.
Payal Kapadia, celebrated for her Grand Prix win at Cannes, has been appointed jury president for the 65th Cannes Critics Week.
A 40-year-old lost Malayalam cinematic gem, John Abraham's Amma Ariyan, has been meticulously restored in 4K by the Film Heritage Foundation and is now set to grace the prestigious Cannes Classics section
Leading star Diljit Dosanjh anticipated a potential ban during a live stream, urging fans to watch or download it quickly. Following its removal, he posted a resilient response, stating, 'I challenge the darkness'.
The acclaimed film was screened at the ongoing festival.
From styling icons like M S Dhoni and Virat Kohli to launching India's first horror film festival, Sapna Bhavnani's journey stretches far beyond cricket and Bollywood -- into fearless self-expression, bold filmmaking and unapologetic reinvention.
'At a festival that has shown so many brilliant films, I cannot be more thrilled to receive this award,' said Slave's director Steve McQueen.
'In culture, patriotism and modernity, the dream of a developed India, you see the pulsating energy of a New India.'
The 13th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival honoured several women documentary filmmakers recently.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival, as she was 'shocked and disgusted' by the comments of the jury members regarding their stance on Gaza.
'While she was particularly attached to Sanju, she'd spew expletives at him, and hit him with chappals when he misbehaved.' 'She'd even beat me when I was rude to my elder sister Namrata.' 'Today you can't whack your child, but we have grown up with two-three whacks a day.'
At the 79th Cannes Film Festival 2026, actress and model Ruchi Gujjar turned one of the world's biggest red carpets into a platform for social commentary.
Mallika Prasad Sinha plays Amma with chilling precision and is perfectly cast for the part.
'It's a big milestone and a matter of pride for us to represent India in the world forum.'
'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'
Omar Abdullah has so far laboured hard to make best of a bad bargain. Even so, the ground reality is anything but reassuring. The Opposition parties, including notably the PDP, appear to be gaining ground, though more by default. Public patience with Omar's government has nearly run out, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.
Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.
