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Reliance MediaWorks holds 35.39% of Fame
MUMBAI: Reliance MediaWorks (RMWL) said Wednesday it has increased its holding in the multiplex chain Fame India to 35.39 per cent following its open offer.
Inox currently holds 50.27 of Fame.
RMWL was locked in a corporate battle over the ownership of Fame with Inox, which had earlier bought the entire promoters’ stake in the multiplex chain.
In its filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, RMWL said it acquired 6.82 million shares, accounting 19.51 per cent stake in Fame India for Rs 568.77 million with its open offer that closed on 4 January. The company had announced the offer for 21.7 million shares of fame accounting to 62.09 per cent.
However, RMWL managed to acquire much more than what Inox collected (1075 shares) from its open offer.
RMWL had 11.77 per cent stake in Fame before it made a public announcement. Later, it also acquired an additional 4.11 per cent stake through market purchases at stock exchanges.
Fame India has 25 operational multiplexes with 95 screens and a seating capacity of 26,487 in 12 cities.
Shares of RMWL closed Wednesday at Rs 209 on the BSE, up 2.85 per cent from the previous day‘s close. Fame fell 7.2 per cent to Rs 65.10.
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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.
