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Bol Bachchan collects Rs 824.4 million net in 10 days, says Fox Star Studios
MUMBAI: The Ajay Devgn-Abhishek Bachchan starrer and Rohit Shetty – directed Bol Bachchan has collected Rs 824.4 million net in 10 days, according to the film‘s distributor, Fox Star Studios.
The film, which collected Rs 668.1 million net all across India in the first week, has managed to stay strong during week two as well, despite the release of the Saif Ali Khan-Deepika Padukore and Diana Penty starrer Cocktail on Friday.
According to Fox Star Studios, the comic film showed an upward trend in the second weekend collections with figures such as Rs 32.5 million on Friday, Rs 53.5 million on Saturday and Rs 70.3 million on Sunday taking the 2nd weekend total to a strong figure of Rs 156.3 million net.
Presented by Fox Star Studios and produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision and Ajay Devgn Films‘, the film also has Asin and Prachi Desai in lead roles.
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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.
