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The Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to hold its 14th edition in the scenic Himalayan foothills. The festival will commence with Neeraj Ghaywan's film, 'Homebound', and conclude with the screening of Anuparna Roy's movie, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', which previously earned an award at Venice. The festival will be hosted at the Tibetan Children's Village in Upper Dharamshala and will be held between October 30 to November 2 this year. Over the years, DIFF has cemented its reputation as one of India's leading showcases for independent cinema, attracting filmmakers and audiences from around the world to its non-competitive event.
Manoj Bajpayee warns that the Indian film industry's obsession with box office numbers, likened to Bhasmasura, threatens independent cinema. Manoj Bajpayee, one of India's most respected actors, has spoken out against the growing focus on box office numbers in the film industry. Bajpayee warns that the obsession with collections can be harmful. He describes it as a "monster" that could end up hurting even the people who created it. His comments come ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Jug ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound', which was recently chosen as India's contender for the Oscars 2026, is now all set to open the upcoming edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival. The 14th edition will open with Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa-starrer 'Homebound' and close with Anuparna Roy's Venice prizewinner 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', as per Variety. Also Read | 'There Used To Be Gatherings at Home': Rajat Bedi Recounts Legendary Bollywood Open Lunches at Father Narendra Bedi's Office and Praises Co-Star Raghav Juy ...Read More >
Celebrated as one of India's leading platforms for independent cinema, DIFF 2025 will open with filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The film will be representing India at the Oscars 2026. The festival will feature a global lineup, including Australian films "Lesbian Space Princess" and "The Wolves Always Come at Night", the latter being Australia's entry for the Academy Awards. Other highlights include Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's "Sa ...Read More >
Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi's From Ground Zero, an anthology of 22 short films, captures the resilience of Palestinians under siege in Gaza. Screened at global festivals like Ajyal and Cairo, the film was denied permission at Dharamshala and excluded from Cannes, sparking controversy. The anthology, created under challenging conditions, features diverse storytelling forms, highlighting personal narratives of survival. Masharawi emphasizes cinema as a tool for resistance and preserving Palestinian identity. His latest film, Passing Dreams, follows a boy's journey through historic Pal ...Read More >
The 114-minute film is the story of a young woman, Bishnu, returning to her Himalayan village after quitting her job and the family pressures and societal expectations she faces. Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Geeta Rai's debut film 'Shape of Momo', which explores the experiences of women navigating and negotiating social norms across generations, has won two awards at the recently concluded Busan International Film festival. 'Shape of Momo', A Nepali film, won the Taipei Film Commission Award and ...Read More >
Mumbai: Global icon and Hollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas adds yet another accolade to her illustrious career as her production house, Purple Pebble Pictures, celebrates a major victory at the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025. The critically acclaimed film Paani swept multiple top honors, cementing its place as a cinematic triumph with a powerful message. A joint venture between Purple Pebble Pictures, Neha Barjatya, and Rajshri Entertainment, Paani sheds light on the pressing issue of water conservation, a cause that resonates deeply across both rural and urban India. The film's emotiona ...Read More >