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Navin Nischol passes away
MUMBAI: Navin Nischol, the popular film and television actor, died today of a heart attack in Mumbai.
The 65-year-old had made his debut in 1970 with the hit film Sawan Bhadon. He was also known for his role in the television serial Dekh Bhai Dekh.
Nischol was the first gold medalist from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and had starred in many hit films like Buddha Mil Gaya, The Burning Train, Victoria No. 203 and Khosla Ka Ghosla.
Many actors have paid their respects to Nischol on the micro-blogging site Twitter. His co-star in Khosla Ka Ghosla, Anupam Kher, wrote: “Navin Nischol was a good man. Aloof but helpful. We shared some nice moments during Khosla ka Ghosla. Sad he is no more. RIP.”
Diya Mirza, who shared screen space with Nischol in the past, wrote: “Actor Navin Nischol played my father in Rehna Hain Tere Dil Mein… Saddened by the news of his demise… RIP.”
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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.
