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Shah Rukh debutes with Shekhar Ravjiani for a Marathi musical
MUMBAI: Venturing into a new foray Bollywood‘s Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is about to make a musical debut in the regional language space with a Marathi movie. It is confirmed that SRK will shoot for a song with the music composer and singer Shekhar Ravjiani. Apparently it didn‘t take a lot of convincing for Ravjiani for his music single, Saanvlias the proceeds from this song will be donated to an NGO.
Saanvli will also feature Sunidhi Chauhan and the songs refreshes the concept of first love which is why SRK has been roped in since he is synonymous with romance.
A source from the industry revealed “Shekhar met him (SRK) at a studio and played out the single for him. He connected with the song instantly and agreed to feature in the video.”
The music video has been directed by Ravi Jadhav (who has won a National Award forNatrang) and the lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The song video will feature Shah Rukh reciting the verse that reads ‘Parchhayi Teri Saanvli Si, Natkhat Thodi Baavli Si‘.
When contacted, Shekhar who is also one of the judges for Indian Idol Junior confirmed the story and said, “His thoughtfulness and love has made this video very special to me.” Shekhari‘s credibility in the regional language was much appreciated last year in his album Saazni.
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MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
