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Chalo Paltai depicts faulty education system
MUMBAI: Noted Bengali star Prosenjit has ventured into an issue-based film Chalo Paltai (Let‘s Change) on parents‘ obsession with their children‘s education.
Chalo Paltai, directed by Haranath Chakraborty, is a poignant story of a father hitting his cricket loving son hard for scoring poor marks in examinations and the boy relapsing into coma as a result. The father, a lower grade corporation employee, realises his folly and takes up the battle to challenge the education system.
Talking of parent‘s woes Prosenjit says, “Parents are not at fault, but they should be made aware that they should not become too much a part of the system just mechanically, though education is necessary for everyone‘s growth. With just one movie, you can‘t change the educational system. But one can spread the message to stop pushing children too much into the rat race for excellence in studies.”
Prosenjit‘s film Moner Manush had recently won the Golden Peacock award while his other film Autograph was a box office hit.
The star, who recently said that he would henceforward be very selective about movie roles, said he picked up the movie Chalo Paltai for its very relevant focus on parents‘ obsession for excellence of their children in education, which only helped pin down young impressionable minds.
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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.
