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Delhi High Court allows release of Naughty@40 on 15 April
MUMBAI: After a ruling of the Delhi High Court that allowed the screening of the Govinda-starrer Naughty@40, the film will be released on 15 April.
The film had been held up due to a monetary dispute between the producers Anuj Sharma and Sandeep Kapoor. The film‘s release was delayed after Kapoor fell out with Sharma and approached the Court in 2009 seeking recovery of a loan of Rs.13.2 million that he had allegedly paid as advance to Sharma.
The Court allowed Sharma to go ahead with the film‘s release after his lawyer deposited a demand draft of Rs 10 million with the Court registry. However, the Court declined Kapoor‘s plea to release the amount to him.
Justice Jain, who was deliberating on the case, said: “The question of release of the money to the petitioner (Kapoor) would be decided after the entire amount (Rs.13.2 million) is deposited with the Court.” Sharma has been asked to pay the remaining amount by 6 April.
Directed by Jagmohan Dalmiya, the film is about a 40-year-old man who arrives from London to India to find a suitable match for himself.
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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.
