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Delhi Belly to be dubbed in Hindi
MUMBAI: Aamir Khan Productions‘ Delhi Belly, being made with English Dialogues, will also be released in a dubbed Hindi version.
This was revealed by Kiran Rao at the just concluded Ficci Frames 2011. While deliberating on her film Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai Diaries), Rao said that those who watched the Hindi version of her film were disappointed that the dubbing of English lines in Hindi did not work.
Her debut directorial venture had 40 per cent dialogues in English and was dubbed in Hindi for single screens and in the territories where English is not widely spoken.
Rao was not too sure of the commercial prospects of Indian films in English language and was looking forward to the box office performance of Delhi Belly in the domestic market before coming out with a definite opinion.
Delhi Belly is scheduled to release worldwide on 1 July and it is being said that it would have its world premiere in Festival de Cannes Film Festival that goes underway on 11 May.
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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.
