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100 years of Indian cinema celebrated in South Africa
MUMBAI: Indian cinema celebrated its centenary with a gala show in South Africa in which 100 awards were given to individuals and organisations which have played a role in promoting the music and dance of the films in South Africa.
“We are likely to never again in our lifetimes see a gathering like this of every senior artist from the Gauteng province joining social welfare organisations, promoters of Indian live shows and print and electronic media,” Kishore Badal, who coordinated the artists for the show, has been quoted to have said.
The concept of the Indian Cinema Centenary Awards was initiated by South Africa‘s foremost Bollywood critic and writer, Fakir Hassen, who has written two books on his encounters with people from the Indian film industry for almost four decades.
His latest book 250 Bollywood Encounters recounts tales of the ups and downs of that number of people from the Indian film industry whom he has met and interviewed.
“With strong support from the Indian High Commission and South African Indian business sector, the first objective has ensured books being placed in schools and libraries across the country,” quipped Hassen.
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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.
