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Srijit Mukherjee’s film Vinci Da makes its London Premiere at LIFF

An edge-of-the-seat psychological thriller, Vinci Da, made by one of Bengal's leading contemporary director Srijit Mukherji, is a must-watch, if you are interested in films with a gripping storyline and a strong cast of competent actors. The film will be screened at Picturehouse Central on 21 June and at Cineworld Wembley on 25 June. Vinci Da, played by Rudranil Ghosh, is a...

KASHISH 2020: Aditya Dhaval Parekh’s Visitor’s Login made keeping KASHISH 2020 in mind

VISITOR'S LOGIN : http://mumbaiqueerfest.com/visitors-login/ 15 min / 2019 / Narrative Short / India Dir, Writer, Producer: Aditya (Dhaval) Parekh KASHISH 2020 Virtual, the 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer FilmFestival, South Asia's biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival will run from July 22nd - July 30th screening 157 films from 42 countries. You can register to attend the festival from anywhere in the world....

From the Ghats to the coasts: a unique collection of Marathi films and filmmakers to shine in LIFF 2019

The 10th Edition of the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) has some very special programming lined up with regional films. This year, the Marathi bouquet is strong with films by Marathi filmmakers and subjects based out of Maharashtra taking the centre stage. All screenings will be followed by Q&A opportunities with special guests, allowing better understanding of the film,...

KASHISH 2024: Short documentaries to touch the soul

KASHISH 2024 opens with a screening of “Spirit of Ecstasy” at 9.00pm on Wednesday 15th May. After that, there will be a further 132 films being shown in 3 venues over 5 days. To jump straight to look at what films are showing where/when then go here: https://mumbaiqueerfest.com/k24-schedule-2024/ The importance of the festival is not to be underestimated. Just listen...

Flowers – an environmental poem

I haven’t been able to make much music recently. Processing the news around us has been far from easy. So here’s a different kind of offering, with words and paint, this one is called — Flowers. It rained last night, From a monsoon sky, Soaked my soil, Burrowed its way Deep into my heart, Until I was swollen... Dark earth, Bubbled bright, And it hurt To be brimming with...

An exclusive tete-a-tete with Rima Das about ‘Bulbul can Sing’

Assamese director Rima Das returned to the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) this year with a powerful story of three teenagers and their journey of self-exploration, in her movie Bulbul Can Sing. Set in the rural northeast state of Assam, the village Rima grew up in, this picturesque and honest film has already swept up prestigious awards at Berlin,...

LIFF 2019 – Roobha

Roobha is a touching movie about one young Tamil woman's journey to understanding and embracing her sexuality, in the face of opposition from her family. That may sound like a million other films that deal with trans-gender characters but what makes this one special is that it's a love story told from two sides. On one side we have the...

London Indian Film Festival 2019 opens with equality-championing movie

A dry and sunny evening, the 20th June 2019 saw the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) proudly celebrating its tenth anniversary with the World Premier of "Article 15" at the Picturehouse Central, just around the corner from Piccadilly Circus in central London. As is traditional, there was a red carpet event (we've got some pictures below) which gave the stars...

KASHISH 2021: Renuka Shahane and Onir join this year’s Advisory Board

KASHISH 2021 is scheduled to be held between May 20-30, 2021 under the theme ‘Unlock With Pride’ KASHISH is proud to announce that popular actress Renuka Shahane and national award winning filmmaker Onir have joined its Advisory Board, along with previous eminent board members like theatre personality Dolly Thakore, National award winning filmmaker Arunaraje Patil, president of Whistling Woods Meghna...

Best of Bengal at London Indian Film Festival this year

The 10th London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) 2019 will be highlighting some of Bengal's unique cinematic contribution to Indian and world cinema through a showcase of movies in Bengal Tigers - a part of its Themed Section this year. Among the classic films and filmmakers, there will be a rare opportunity to indulge in a Q&A opportunity with one of...