Goa: 21/11/25: The second day of the 56th IFFI 2025 saw a dynamic blend of global cinematic exchange, emerging talent showcases, high-level diplomatic engagement, and vibrant cultural conversations. A series of key events—including the inauguration of the Masterclass Series, launch of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) 2025, the Ambassadors’ Roundtable, a dialogue on cinema, and a star-studded Red Carpet—highlighted IFFI’s ...

Bhubaneswar:17/11/25:Odisha’s music fraternity is in mourning following the untimely demise of popular playback singer Humane Sagar. The 36-year-old artist, celebrated for his powerful voice and emotional renditions, passed away on November 17 at AIIMS Bhubaneswar while undergoing treatment for multiple health complications. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the chorus of tributes, expressing profound grief in a heartfelt message ...

Hyderabad:17/11/25:   The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Telangana, as the Chief Guest today. The Ramoji Excellence Awards were presented in seven categories: Rural Development to Smt. Amla Ashok Ruia; Youth Icon to Shri Srikant Bolla; Science and Technology to Prof. Madhavi Latha Gali; Service to Mankind ...

Goa, 16/11/25:The 19th edition of India’s flagship film market—formerly known as Film Bazaar and now reimagined as WAVES Film Bazaar- is returning with a robust Co-Production Market for features and documentaries, including curated projects shortlisted for international financing and festival circulation. On the sidelines of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), WAVES Film Bazaar will be held at the Marriott Resort in Goa, from November 20 to 24, 2025. In ...

Panaji:15/11/25:With the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) about to start in five days, a press conference on the prestigious film festival was addressed by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawan, and Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, in Panaji today. Addressing the media, Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant ...

Bhubaneswar:14/11/25: Ollywood playback singer Humane Sagar has been admitted to the Medical ICU at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar with multiple health complications. “The Ollywood singer is critically ill and he has been put on ventilator support,” said the premium healthcare institute in a bulletin today evening. During initial evaluation, the singer was found to have multiorgan dysfunction syndrome, chronic liver failure, bilateral pneumonia, ...

Mumbai, 9th November 2025:  Instituted at the 46th International Film Festival of India, the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal is an international honor presented in collaboration with the ICFT Paris under the aegis of UNESCO. The honor is given to an excellent film which promotes peace and intercultural dialogue, and honors Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of non-violence and peace. This year’s 10 notable ...

Mumbai, 9th November 2025:  Aimed at promoting outstanding new talent in international cinema, the Best Debut Feature Film of a Director Award at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 will showcase a hand-picked selection of five international and two Indian films. The winner will receive the coveted Silver Peacock, a cash prize of ₹10 lakh, and a ...

Goa:9/11/25:The Rajasthani feature film Whispers of the Mountains, directed by Jigar Nagda and produced by Jitendra Mishra, has been officially selected for the prestigious Indian Panorama section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The 56th IFFI is scheduled to take place in Panaji, Goa, from November 20 to 28, 2025. The selection is considered a significant milestone for independent and ...

Mumbai:9/11/25:The journey continues. After a wonderful world premiere at Busan, Spying Stars is now set for its Gala premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The film, produced by Nila Madhab Panda, Vincent Wang’s House on Fire, and National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka Productions, is directed by Vimukthi Jayasundara. The film received backing from the International ...