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Yash Raj Films to release 3 youth-based movies in 2011
MUMBAI: Yash Raj Films has unveiled a slate of three youth-based films that will release in 2011.
The movies will fall under the Y-Films banner, which is headed by former MTV India boss Ashish Patil. Yash Raj Films recently launched its youth films studio, Y-Films.
The first film to come out of the banner is Luv Ka The End, an ‘anti-rom-com‘. The film, which features Shraddha Kapoor and introduces Taaha Shah, is slated to release on 6 May.
The second film, titled Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge, is a rom-com set against the backdrop of social networking. The film is said to be a cheesy take off on one of YRF’s own earlier releases and colloquial Internet lingo used for making friend requests.
Directed by Nupur Asthana, the film introduces four new faces – Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, Nishant Dahiya and Tara D’souza. The film marks the Bollywood debut of Raghu Dixit as composer.
Y-Films‘ third launch is a tech-based film. Titled as Virus Diwan, the story revolves around a young and twisted hacker. With a tagline that reads ‘Enter. Infect. Escape’, the film is the launch pad for Arjun Kapoor, son of Boney Kapoor.
Speaking on the new studio, Aditya Chopra said, “Youth is a segment that’s not just too big but too important to ignore. Y-Films continues YRF’s trend of breaking new genres. With a laser-sharp focus on youth, we hope to create a brand of cinema that will capture the hearts & imaginations of this elusive bunch and rock their world. Here’s to a new revolution – that begins with two fingers!”
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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.
