south asian cinema

Director Rudrajit Roy's Bengali feature 'Pinjar' has been officially selected for the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal, a significant international recognition for its exploration of confinement and psychological trauma. The film's selection, alongside veteran actor Mamata Shankar's other work, highlights the growing global visibility of contemporary Bengali cinema.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to be honored at the Gold House Gold Gala 2026 for her significant contributions to global storytelling and bridging entertainment industries. Receiving the Global Vanguard Honor, her 25-year career, including work with Purple Pebble Pictures, will be celebrated. The event recognizes influential leaders across various sectors.

Zayn Malik, despite never visiting India, expresses a profound connection to its culture, cinema, and music, calling it the 'motherland.' He revealed his love for Bollywood films, particularly 'Main Hoon Na,' and praised Indian music for its soulfulness and intricate compositions.

Set to enchant audiences, 'The Great Shamsuddin Family,' a delightful family comedy-drama from Mumbai, will grace the closing night of the 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles on April 26. Helmed by the talented Anusha Rizvi, this film, which made its debut on JioHotstar last December, stars an impressive ensemble cast.

The poignant drama 'Mercy,' tackling passive euthanasia, is set for an April 24 release, with its first glimpse arriving March 27, attached to 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge.' Actor Raj Vasudeva calls it a deeply personal project, while Adil Hussain reflects on exploring love, grief, and acceptance. The film, directed by Mitul Patel, has already garnered global acclaim at international festivals.

Malayalam cinema titans Mohanlal and Mammootty reunite after 18 years in the espionage thriller ‘Patriot,’ set to premiere at the 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. The film, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, features a star-studded cast and promises a gripping narrative. IFFLA will showcase 27 diverse South Asian films from April 23-26.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' experienced a sensational box office debut, crossing Rs 150 crore on its opening day. However, screenings in Montreal were marred by alleged sabotage, with a person reportedly damaging a theatre screen mid-show. This incident follows a pattern of attacks on cinemas showing South Asian films in Canada.

Independent filmmaker Aneek Chaudhuri has been invited to be a part of the panel representing Indian Cinema in an International Webinar on ‘New-Wave of south asian cinema’. The webinar is being organized by Christ Nagar College, the University of Kerala partnered by SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo.

The British Film Institute has decided to launch on a celebration of south asian cinema, where films from South Asian countries will be screened all over Britain.

Lyricist-filmmaker Gulzar will be honoured with excellence in cinema award by south asian cinema foundation this year.

The centre for comparative literature of Central University of Punjab organized a special lecture on “Reading Film” by Prabhjot Parmar, who teaches South Asian and South Asian diaspora literatures, Indian cinema and culture, global studies at the centre for Indo Canadian Studies, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, Canada.

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival has announced its line-up for 2023, featuring over 250 films spread over 10 days. The festival will showcase a diverse range of films, including over 40 World Premieres, 45 Asia Premieres, and 70+ South Asia Premieres. The main competition this year is the South Asia Competition, which aims to highlight breakthrough South Asian films. The festival also includes categories such as Focus South Asia, Icons South Asia, Marathi Talkies, and World Cinema, among others. The festival will run from October 27 to November 5 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

Sumitra Peries' 1978 film, Gehenu Lamai, is set to captivate audiences at the Cannes Film Festival after restoration. The Film Heritage Foundation shared archival reviews highlighting the film's original acclaim for its unique cinematic language and Peries' pioneering female perspective.

LONDON: India steam-rollered the sub-continental competition at the glittering Thursday-night launch of Britain's festival of south asian cinema.

The Chicago South Asian Film Festival, which was started just over five years ago, by a dedicated group of Indian film aficionados, has grown to be a significant event in Chicago's art and film landscape.

The actor reflected upon his life after his film was chosen to be screened at CSAFF.

The 6th edition of the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) will be held in Goa from September 15-18.

MUMBAI: Bollywood is the flavour of the season down in Ol' Blighty. The British Film Institute (BFI) has organised an eight-month-long festival of Indian and other South Asian films, ImagineAsia, which will run from April 25 to December 24 this year at 50 different venues in the UK.

The South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) 2011 with the theme 'Celebrating the spirit of south asian cinema' will be inaugurated on September 15 by chief minister Digambar Kamat.

The festival expands Industry Day into a two-day forum connecting South Asian creatives and their projects in development with Hollywood executives, and offering a $10,000 Pitch Competition Grant.

MUMBAI: ImagineAsia, the biggest South Asian film festival ever to be organised in Britain, unspooled in London on Thursday.

MUMBAI: ImagineAsia, the biggest South Asian film festival ever to be organised in Britain, unspooled in London on Thursday.

The father-daughter duo were speaking at a press conference at the Kala Academy, Panaji, on Wednesday, along with chief minister Digambar Kamat, speaker Pratapsing Rane and others.

A Martin Sheen starrer movie on the horrific Bhopal gas tragedy has been chosen for the closing night gala at the London Asian Film Festival (LAFF) -Europe's oldest celluloid extravaganza for south asian cinema.

Mumbai, Aug 7 () Multiplex operator Carnival Cinema plans to scale up its presence in tier II and III cities and add 700 screens by March 2018 to reach a target of 1,000, a top company official has said. "Our emphasis is on setting up theaters in tier II and tier III markets.

LONDON: Satyajit Ray's universally acclaimed film Pather Panchali made in 1955 was adjudged the top Indian film on the British Film Institute's Web poll for south asian cinema. Assistant director of Panther Panchali passes away

Before his 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' was filmed, Shyam Benegal was not seen in the film circuit. Read on to find out what he was up to.

The 19th Tasveer Film Festival & Market is scheduled from October 15 to 20 in Seattle. This edition marks the launch of the Tasveer Film Market, North America's first global film market for South Asian filmmakers. Key events include co-production markets and industry panels. Filmmaker Deepa Mehta will give the inaugural keynote speech.