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Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha” exclusive sneak peek at Bharat Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival
Mumbai: In a landmark moment for Hindi cinema, the Bharat Pavilion at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival is poised to unveil an exclusive sneak peek of the year’s most anticipated romantic musical thriller, “Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha” starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu in lead roles. This Cannes-only exclusive showcase will happen on 17 May.
Directed by Neeraj Pandey “Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha” promises to take audiences on a rollercoaster, tracing the journey of love over 23 years. From 2000 to 2023, the film examines the complexities of mature love, exploring themes of enduring companionship and unwavering devotion.
Oscar-winning M. M. Keeravani has composed the music for the film.
Producer Shreyansh Hirawat of NH Studioz will be present for the exclusive sneak peek.
“While I would be at the Cannes film market with our next few interesting line up of films, I am thrilled to share a glimpse of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, exclusively at Bharat Pavilion for Cannes delegates. It would be nice to see the reaction from the film aficionados and industry professionals.” Informed Hirawat.
Produced by Shital Bhatia, Narendra Hirawat, Kumar Mangat Pathak (Panorama Studios) and Sangeeta Ahir, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is scheduled to hit theatres on 5 July.
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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.
