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Sudhir Mishra, Philippa Campbell, and Chris Paton to mentor NFDC Film Bazaar 2012 W-I-P lab
MUMBAI: South Asia’s Global Film Market Film Bazaar the promotional arm of National Film Development Corporation (NFDChas announced five projects selected for the Work-In-Progress (W-I-P) Lab, which will be presented to a jury of international experts at the sixth edition of the market to be held from 21- 24November in Goa. The Work-In-Progress Lab has been set with an intention to help budding filmmakers achieve and accomplish the final cut through expert insights. The Lab is open for feature length films and documentaries in their rough-cut stage.
Israel Film Fund head Derek Malcolm, Katriel Schory and Chris Paton from Fortissimo Films were the mentors for WIP Lab in 2011 and this year Indian film director and screenwriter Sudhir Mishra, actress turned script writer Philippa Campbell, and Chris Paton of Fortissimo Films, are the for the projects selected this year.
The projects selected for the Work-In-Progress Lab 2012 are – Bhacraa (The Divine Goat; directed by Janaki Vishwanathan), Crossing Bridges (directed by Sange Dorjee Thongdok), Love (directed by Abhineet Gogne), Phoring (directed by Indranil Roychowdhury) and Tumbad (directed by Rahi Anil Barve).
Some of the films from the 2011 WIP Lab that have gone on to be screened at international film festivals are Ashim Ahluwalia‘s – Miss Lovely (Cannes Film Festival 2012), Manjeet Singh‘s – Mumbai Cha Raja (Toronto International Film Festival 2012), Anand Gandhi‘s – Ship of Theseus (Toronto International Film Festival 2012) and Ajay Bahl‘s – BA Pass (12th Osian‘s Cinefan Film Festival).
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Dhurandhar returns to theatres worldwide on March 13 ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge release
Jio Studios re-releases blockbuster across 500 screens globally before sequel
MUMBAI: The spy saga of Dhurandhar is gearing up for a big-screen encore before its next chapter arrives.
Ahead of the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge on March 19, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing the original Dhurandhar back to cinemas worldwide in a rare international theatrical re-release.
The global blockbuster is returning across nearly 500 screens, including around 250 in India from March 12 and another 250 overseas beginning March 13.
For fans of the franchise, the move offers a chance to revisit the film that ignited the high-octane spy-action universe just days before the sequel lands in theatres. It also sets up a rare back-to-back big-screen experience, allowing audiences to relive the original before diving straight into the next chapter.
While re-releases of popular films are occasionally seen in India, international re-runs of Hindi films remain uncommon. The scale of the rollout reflects the growing global appetite for the franchise.
In North America alone, Dhurandhar will return to theatres across nearly 185 screens, highlighting the strong anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
The excitement is set to build further with special Wednesday premiere shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge scheduled across the US and Canada on March 18, a day ahead of its global release. Many of these premieres will be hosted on premium large format screens, featuring wall-to-wall displays, immersive sound systems such as Dolby Atmos, enhanced projection and luxury seating.
These formats are typically reserved for major Hollywood event films, and early bookings suggest strong demand with several shows already sold out.
The recently released trailer of Dhurandhar The Revenge has also sparked buzz among exhibitors and trade circles, with expectations running high for the film’s international performance.
Dhurandhar The Revenge is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
Jio Studios presents a B62 Studios production, an Aditya Dhar film.
The spy-action thriller will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
The film arrives in theatres globally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, just ahead of Eid, setting the stage for a festive box office run.
