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Film on Tagore in offing
MUMBAI: UK-based producer-director Sangeeta Datta will soon delve into making a film on Nobel laurette Rabindranath Tagore.
The yet-to-be-titled production would harp on the influence Tagore had on an international audience, Europe in particular, and how Tagore became the voice of India‘s spiritual heritage.
Confirming the same, Datta said, “I am in the process of developing a script on a section of Tagore‘s life revolving on how his life changed dramatically around the year 1913 when he won the Nobel.”
Coinciding with the biopic would be the bard‘s 150th birth anniversary, which falls this year on 7 May. Also the year 2013 would mark the completion of 100 years of his winning the Nobel Prize for literature.
“Yes, The film can be regarded as a tribute to him due to the apt timing,” said Datta whose first feature film Life Goes released last Friday.
The director, who runs Stormglass Productions in London, is currently scouting for financiers to fund her ambitious project.
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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.
