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Hungama TV’s Shinchan on big screen on 1 April
MUMBAI: Hungama TV’s most-loved character Shinchan is all set to tickle the funny bone of kids and families across India, when Bungle In The Jungle releases on the silver screen on 1 April.
Geared towards a family audience, Bungle In The Jungle follows the adventures of Shinchan, his family and friends as they hop on board a cruise for a South China Sea Trip with his idol Action Kamen. But they hit upon rough seas when a group of monkeys kidnap all the adults including Kamen as slaves for the self proclaimed ruler of the jungle – Paradise King!
Shinchan and his friends embark upon an exciting adventure to investigate the disappearance of all their parents and Kamen. Paradise King is determined to defeat everyone’s beloved and now it is upon little Shinchan to save the day along with sister Himawari and dog Shiro!
Last year Hungama TV premiered Shinchan TV movie – Shinchan in Action Kamen vs. Higure Rakshas that had an audience of over 5 million individuals that included 2.6 million kids.
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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.
