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Made in Chelsea's Toff poses in swimsuit as she shares snaps from holiday with BrewDog founder boyfriend - www.ok.co.uk - India - Chelsea - Maldives - city Mumbai
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27.11.2023

Made in Chelsea's Toff poses in swimsuit as she shares snaps from holiday with BrewDog founder boyfriend

Georgia Toffolo has given followers an insight into her stunning trip to the Maldives with her BrewDog founder boyfriend James Watt. The 29 year old enjoyed a lavish vacation with the 40 year old entrepreneur behind the brewery and pub chain brand. Made in Chelsea star Georgia looked incredible as she posed next to a private pool at the picturesque location in a flattering black swimsuit and sarong.

‘Bridgerton’ Star Charithra Chandran, Writer Geetika Lizardi Reunite for ‘Arzu’ Adaptation From Lilly Singh, Blink49 (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - New York - Virginia - city Mumbai
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27.11.2023

‘Bridgerton’ Star Charithra Chandran, Writer Geetika Lizardi Reunite for ‘Arzu’ Adaptation From Lilly Singh, Blink49 (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran “Bridgerton” star Charithra Chandran will headline the cast of “Arzu,” a drama series based on the sexy novel of the same name by Mumbai-based Riva Razdan. Geetika Lizardi, whose writing credits include “Bridgerton,” “Mira, Royal Detective” and “Outsourced,” is attached to write and will also serve as showrunner.

August Diehl To Star In Biopic Of German Olympic Athlete Otto Peltzer, ‘The Distant Near’; BBFP Co-Production Selected For Film Bazaar - deadline.com - Britain - India - Germany - Berlin - city Mumbai - city Shanghai - city Tallinn - city Venice, county Day
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21.11.2023

August Diehl To Star In Biopic Of German Olympic Athlete Otto Peltzer, ‘The Distant Near’; BBFP Co-Production Selected For Film Bazaar

EXCLUSIVE: Bombay Berlin Film Productions (BBFP) has revealed that August Diehl has been cast to play the role of German Olympic athlete Otto Peltzer in upcoming biopic The Distant Near. 

Sting, Jonas Brothers Set to Headline at Lollapalooza India – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Australia - France - USA - Italy - India - city Mumbai - Israel
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17.11.2023

Sting, Jonas Brothers Set to Headline at Lollapalooza India – Global Bulletin

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Sting, Jonas Brothers, Halsey and OneRepublic are among the headline acts set to perform at Lollapalooza India. The music festival is set for a second edition Jan.

Subrata Roy, Head of India’s Sahara Group, Dies at 75 - variety.com - Britain - India - city Mumbai
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15.11.2023

Subrata Roy, Head of India’s Sahara Group, Dies at 75

Naman Ramachandran Subrata Roy, chair of Sahara India Pariwar, a former major player in the Indian media space, died on Nov. 14 in Mumbai. He was 75.

Mira Nair Boards Sundance, Mumbai Documentary ‘Against the Tide’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - India - Seattle - city Mumbai
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14.11.2023

Mira Nair Boards Sundance, Mumbai Documentary ‘Against the Tide’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Mira Nair has boarded Indian filmmaker Sarvnik Kaur’s Sundance-winning documentary “Against the Tide” as an executive producer. The film follows Mumbai-based fishermen Rakesh and Ganesh who are inheritors of the great Koli fishing knowledge system — a way to harvest the sea by following the moon and the tides. Rakesh has kept faith in the traditional fishing methods while Ganesh has strayed away from them, embracing technology.

‘Variety Salute to Service’ Special Spotlights Veterans Pursuing New Ways to Inspire Others - variety.com - India - Ukraine - Turkey - city Mumbai
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13.11.2023

‘Variety Salute to Service’ Special Spotlights Veterans Pursuing New Ways to Inspire Others

Caroline Brew editor Seven veterans who have transitioned into various careers and pursuits that inspire others were honored in “Variety Salute to Service” presented by the History Channel. Marine Corp and Navy veteran Montel Williams hosted this year’s special, which premiered Monday on the History Channel and was produced by A+E Factual Studios. Williams explained that the veterans highlighted are those who, “continued to answer the call of duty long after their act of service was done.” He first introduced Jeremy Locke, Sgt.

‘Against The Tide’, ‘Bahadur’ & ‘Agra’ Take Top Awards At Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival - deadline.com - Australia - France - India - city Sandoval - city Mumbai - Nepal - Philippines
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04.11.2023

‘Against The Tide’, ‘Bahadur’ & ‘Agra’ Take Top Awards At Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

Sarvnik Kaur’s documentary Against The Tide won the Golden Gateway Award at this year’s Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, while the Silver Gateway Award went to Bahadur – The Brave, directed by Diwa Shah. The Special Jury Award went to Kanu Behl’s Agra. 

‘Against The Tide,’ ‘The Monk And The Gun’ Among Mumbai Film Festival Winners - variety.com - India - Seattle - city Mumbai
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04.11.2023

‘Against The Tide,’ ‘The Monk And The Gun’ Among Mumbai Film Festival Winners

Naman Ramachandran Sarvnik Kaur’s documentary “Against the Tide” has won the Golden Gateway Award at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The film previously won awards at Sundance, Sydney and Seattle. Diwa Shah’s San Sebastian winner “Bahadur: The Brave” received Mumbai’s Silver Gateway Award.

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki Talks Collaboration With Bangladeshi Streamer Chorki On ‘Ministry Of Love’ Film Series – Mumbai Film Festival - deadline.com - city Mumbai - city Busan - Bangladesh
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04.11.2023

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki Talks Collaboration With Bangladeshi Streamer Chorki On ‘Ministry Of Love’ Film Series – Mumbai Film Festival

Bangladeshi director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is attending Mumbai Film Festival with feature-length drama Something Like An Autobiography, which is playing in the festival’s Icons: South Asia section after premiering in the Jiseok section at Busan. 

Dominic Sangma On Fear Of Outsiders In Rare India-China Collaboration ‘Rapture’ – APSAs & Mumbai Film Festival - deadline.com - China - India - city Doha - city Mumbai - city Shanghai - city Busan - city Kolkata
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03.11.2023

Dominic Sangma On Fear Of Outsiders In Rare India-China Collaboration ‘Rapture’ – APSAs & Mumbai Film Festival

Rapture, the second film from Indian filmmaker Dominic Sangma, is being presented with  the Cultural Diversity Award at this year’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards. 

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’: Director Atlee Unpacks ‘Love Letter’ to Bollywood Superstar (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - India - city Mumbai
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03.11.2023

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’: Director Atlee Unpacks ‘Love Letter’ to Bollywood Superstar (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Director Atlee‘s “Jawan,” starring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is the highest grossing Indian film of the year with $138.6 million. With 91%, it has also become the first Indian film to surpass the 90% level critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, above Karan Johar’s “Rocky aur Rani kii Prem Kahaani” (88%) and Khan’s own “Pathaan” (83%). Atlee apprenticed with renowned blockbuster maker S.

Warner Bros Discovery Lays Out New-Look Asia Pacific Team, Japan Chief Retires - deadline.com - China - India - Japan - Tokyo - city Mumbai - Hong Kong - Singapore - Taiwan - Macau
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02.11.2023

Warner Bros Discovery Lays Out New-Look Asia Pacific Team, Japan Chief Retires

Warner Bros Discovery‘s international restructuring has continued with James Gibbons setting out the shape of his Asia Pacific team, with Japanese Country Manager Masami Takahashi choosing to retire.

Prasanna Vithanage On Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis; Power Dynamics In Society & Marriage In Award-Winning Feature ‘Paradise’ – Mumbai Film Festival - deadline.com - India - city Mumbai - Sri Lanka - city Busan
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02.11.2023

Prasanna Vithanage On Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis; Power Dynamics In Society & Marriage In Award-Winning Feature ‘Paradise’ – Mumbai Film Festival

Paradise, directed by Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage, is playing in the Icons: South Asia section of Mumbai Film Festival, fresh from its world premiere at Busan International Film Festival where it won the Jiseok Award.

Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Asia Pacific Leadership Roles - variety.com - China - India - Japan - Tokyo - Indiana - county Pacific - city Mumbai - county Lynn - Hong Kong - Singapore - city Singapore - Taiwan - Macau
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02.11.2023

Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Asia Pacific Leadership Roles

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed several leadership roles across its Asia Pacific (APAC) business, following the appointment of James Gibbons as president, Asia Pacific, in October.

Siddharth Roy Kapur Warns at Mumbai Keynote That ‘Indulgence’ in Filmmaking for Streamers Could Lead to ‘Less Watchable’ Films: ‘Nervous Tension Between Art and Commerce Makes for Great Cinema’ - variety.com - India - city Mumbai - Beyond
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31.10.2023

Siddharth Roy Kapur Warns at Mumbai Keynote That ‘Indulgence’ in Filmmaking for Streamers Could Lead to ‘Less Watchable’ Films: ‘Nervous Tension Between Art and Commerce Makes for Great Cinema’

Naman Ramachandran Former Disney India head and leading producer Siddharth Roy Kapur has warned of some practices that could arise in making films for streamers. Delivering the keynote address at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival‘s Industry Connect Symposium on Monday, Kapur, who is currently basking in the success of International Emmy nominated series “Rocket Boys” for streamer SonyLIV, lauded the positives brought to the industry by the platforms but also pointed out the pitfalls.

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ Director Mani Ratnam On Working With A.R. Rahman & Writing For Women: “We Should Invest Intelligence In Female Characters” – Mumbai Film Festival - deadline.com - city Mumbai
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30.10.2023

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ Director Mani Ratnam On Working With A.R. Rahman & Writing For Women: “We Should Invest Intelligence In Female Characters” – Mumbai Film Festival

Leading Tamil filmmaker Mani Ratnam shared deep insights and filmmaking secrets from his illustrious 40-year career in a master class at Mumbai Film Festival, moderated by self-confessed fan and Hindi film director Imtiaz Ali. 

‘Priscilla’ to Close Mumbai Festival, MUBI, PVR Inox to Release Theatrically in India - variety.com - India - city Mumbai
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30.10.2023

‘Priscilla’ to Close Mumbai Festival, MUBI, PVR Inox to Release Theatrically in India

Naman Ramachandran Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” will be the closing film of the ongoing Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The film will receive its South Asia Premiere on Nov. 3 at the festival.

Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ To Close Mumbai Film Festival; Mubi & PVR Inox To Release Theatrically In India - deadline.com - Britain - Ireland - India - Austria - Germany - Turkey - city Mumbai - city Easttown
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30.10.2023

Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ To Close Mumbai Film Festival; Mubi & PVR Inox To Release Theatrically In India

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival has announced that Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla will be the closing film of this year’s festival, where it will receive its South Asian premiere on November 3 at the PVR Maison in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas On Female-Oriented Films In Bollywood & Hoping To Be Challenged In Her U.S. Projects – Mumbai Film Festival - deadline.com - India - city Mumbai
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29.10.2023

Priyanka Chopra Jonas On Female-Oriented Films In Bollywood & Hoping To Be Challenged In Her U.S. Projects – Mumbai Film Festival

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas talked about how she was warned away from doing female-centric films when working in Hindi cinema, as well as her ambitions to expand her portfolio in the U.S., in a  conversation with fellow Indian actress Bhumi Pednekar at Mumbai Film Festival today. 

Luca Guadagnino and Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby to Set Stage for International Collaboration at Mumbai Event (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Italy - India - city Mumbai
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28.10.2023

Luca Guadagnino and Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby to Set Stage for International Collaboration at Mumbai Event (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino and Indian filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti‘s Tiger Baby will lay the ground for future collaborations at a Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival event. The event, designed as a celebration of Guadagnino, will honor his work. “Tiger Baby’s celebration of Luca Guadagnino’s contributions to world cinema marks a significant step toward fostering international collaboration and sharing diverse stories with a global audience.

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Chanchal Chowdhury Wrap ‘Monogamy,’ New Version of ‘Autobiography’ Set for Mumbai (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - city Mumbai - city Busan - Bangladesh
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28.10.2023

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Chanchal Chowdhury Wrap ‘Monogamy,’ New Version of ‘Autobiography’ Set for Mumbai (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Bangladeshi auteur Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has wrapped his latest film “Last Defenders of Monogamy.” The cast is headlined by popular Bangladeshi actor Chanchal Chowdhury (“Karagar,” “Hawa”) and Xefer Rahman and the cast also includes Samina Hussain Prema and Shuddho Rai. The film follows Shafqat (Chowdhury), a father of two adolescents and a loving husband, who is a firm believer in the ideals of monogamy but the winds of change take a big test of his ideologies. “Working with Farooki is always special.

Priyanka Chopra's Stunning Sheer Gown Will Put Your Mummy Costume to Shame - www.glamour.com - city Mumbai
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28.10.2023

Priyanka Chopra's Stunning Sheer Gown Will Put Your Mummy Costume to Shame

latest red-carpet look will make you want to do the “Monster Mash.”On October 27, the 41-year-old actor attended the opening night of the Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival wearing a positively stunning Tony Ward Couture halter gown with a sheer front panel featuring white satin strips and gold sequins. Gorgeous! Stunning! Statuesque! And still, with Halloween just days away, I couldn't help but look at the dress by the famed bridal gown designer as an ultra-expensive, high-fashion bit of mummy cosplay.Chopra topped off the column dress with a billowing white satin robe, complementing the ethereal look with a classic smoky eye and bold lip.

Mumbai Opening Night: Priyanka Chopra Presents Award To Luca Guadagnino; Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan Announce Collaboration - deadline.com - Italy - India - city Mumbai
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27.10.2023

Mumbai Opening Night: Priyanka Chopra Presents Award To Luca Guadagnino; Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan Announce Collaboration

Stars from both the Hindi and South Indian film industries turned out in force for the opening night of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sonam Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, along with Tamil star Kamal Haasan, who presented the Excellence in Cinema Award (South Asia) to director-producer Mani Ratnam. 

‘Zende,’ AI-Enhanced Documentary on the Supercop Who Arrested Charles Sobhraj, Sets Mumbai Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - India - city Mumbai
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26.10.2023

‘Zende,’ AI-Enhanced Documentary on the Supercop Who Arrested Charles Sobhraj, Sets Mumbai Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran “Zende,” a feature documentary about supercop Madhukar Zende, who arrested the notorious Charles Sobhraj twice, will have its world premiere at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Produced by Dora Digs Studios and directed by debutant Akshay Shah, “Zende” is one of the first Indian feature documentaries to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to recreate and regenerate some of Mumbai’s most iconic locations and moments in history.

Luca Guadagnino, Mani Ratnam to Receive Excellence in Cinema Awards at Mumbai Film Festival - variety.com - Italy - India - city Mumbai
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25.10.2023

Luca Guadagnino, Mani Ratnam to Receive Excellence in Cinema Awards at Mumbai Film Festival

Naman Ramachandran Italy’s Luca Guadagnino and India’s Mani Ratnam will receive the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival‘s 2023 Excellence in Cinema awards. Ratnam will receive the Excellence in Cinema (South Asia) award and Guadagnino the Excellence in Cinema (International) award. The awards will be presented at the festival’s opening ceremony on Oct.

Ballet Documentary ‘Call Me Dancer’ Snapped Up for North American Distribution by Abramorama (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - New Zealand - USA - Tokyo - Seattle - San Francisco - city Mumbai - Israel - Croatia - Santa Barbara
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25.10.2023

Ballet Documentary ‘Call Me Dancer’ Snapped Up for North American Distribution by Abramorama (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical rights for Leslie Shampaine and Pip Gilmour‘s feature documentary “Call Me Dancer.” The deal was revealed on the sidelines of TIFFCOM, the film market attached to the Tokyo International Film Festival. The film follows Manish Chauhan, a young and talented street dancer from Mumbai who struggles against his parents’ insistence that he follow a traditional path.

China’s Parallax Pulls the Trigger on Tokyo Festival and Market Double Shot - variety.com - France - China - Germany - Tokyo - city Mumbai - Taiwan
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23.10.2023

China’s Parallax Pulls the Trigger on Tokyo Festival and Market Double Shot

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Chinese film sales company Parallax Films is poised to make a splash this week in Tokyo. The outfit has two titles in the Tokyo International Film Festival official selection and a host of festival-travelled Chinese films in the TIFFCOM market. Appearing in main competition is “A Long Shot,” a crime drama by first time feature director Gao Peng.

Ed Sheeran, 50 Cent Set India Concert Dates – Global Bulletin - variety.com - city Abu Dhabi - India - Switzerland - Greece - county Rich - city Mumbai - city Athens
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20.10.2023

Ed Sheeran, 50 Cent Set India Concert Dates – Global Bulletin

Naman Ramachandran Global music icons Curtis ‘50 Cent‘ Jackson and Ed Sheeran have unveiled concert dates for India. 50 Cent will perform at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium on Nov. 25 as part of his “The Final Lap Tour” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his blockbuster album “Get Rich or Die Tryin.” The opening line-up will consist of popular Indian acts including Divine, Prabh Deep, SVDP and Yung Raja.

Hansal Mehta’s ‘The Buckingham Murders’ To Open Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival - deadline.com - India - county Buckingham - city Mumbai
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17.10.2023

Hansal Mehta’s ‘The Buckingham Murders’ To Open Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta and starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, has been set as the opening film of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

Jeremy Chua, Leading Indie Producer, to Be Honored at Asia Pacific Screen Awards – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Australia - India - Thailand - Japan - Indonesia - Vietnam - city Mumbai - Singapore - Philippines - city Busan - Bangladesh
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17.10.2023

Jeremy Chua, Leading Indie Producer, to Be Honored at Asia Pacific Screen Awards – Global Bulletin

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Dynamic Singaporean producer Jeremy Chua is to receive the FIAPF Award for Outstanding Contribution to Asia Pacific Cinema, at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) on Nov. 3 on Australia’s Gold Coast.

‘Monsoon Wedding’ Filmmaker Mira Nair To Head Jury For Mumbai Film Festival’s South Asia Competition - deadline.com - New York - India - city Mumbai
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10.10.2023

‘Monsoon Wedding’ Filmmaker Mira Nair To Head Jury For Mumbai Film Festival’s South Asia Competition

Monsoon Wedding and A Suitable Boy filmmaker Mira Nair has been announced as the Head of Jury for the South Asia Competition at this year’s Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (October 27-November 5). 

Manoj Bajpayee Busan Film ‘Joram’ to Get Global Theatrical Release From Zee Studios (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Chicago - India - Rome - city Mumbai - city Durban - city Busan
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10.10.2023

Manoj Bajpayee Busan Film ‘Joram’ to Get Global Theatrical Release From Zee Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Devashish Makhija’s survival thriller “Joram,” which is playing at the Busan International Film Festival, will be released theatrically worldwide by Zee Studios in December. The film, which premiered at Rotterdam earlier this year, is in Busan’s A Window on Asian Cinema strand. Eminent actor Manoj Bajpayee, who previously starred in Makhija’s 2016 short “Taandav” and played the title role in “Bhonsle,” plays Dasru, a tribal migrant worker in Mumbai whose past catches up with him and he must flee with his infant daughter Joram.

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Returns With South Asian Focus - variety.com - India - city Mumbai - city Busan - Bangladesh
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09.10.2023

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Returns With South Asian Focus

Naman Ramachandran After a three-year hiatus, the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is returning with a larger lineup and an expanded focus on South Asian cinema. The festival will feature 250 films including 40 world premieres, 45 Asia premieres and 70 South Asia Premieres.

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Unveils Bumper Line-up, With Expanded South Asia Vision & New Competition - deadline.com - Britain - France - India - Germany - city Mumbai - Sri Lanka - Nepal - Bangladesh - Bhutan
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09.10.2023

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Unveils Bumper Line-up, With Expanded South Asia Vision & New Competition

Mumbai Film Festival has announced a packed line-up of 250 films, including the 14 titles selected for its inaugural South Asia Competition, part of an expansion of the festival’s vision to become a hub for works from South Asia and South Asian diaspora talent. 

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