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Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra croon ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ title track
MUMBAI: Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar have teamed up to lend their voice to the title track of Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do.
Written by Javed Akhtar, the track will be available for download on iTunes from 24 April, 2015 and the video for the track is available digitally on YouTube.
While Farhan has sung songs in movies like Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Chopra has lent her voice for Mary Kom. However, this is the first time that the two will sing together.
The video features Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, PriyankaChopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar.
Chopra has also made a mark in her international singing career by collaborating with the likes of Will.i.am for In My City as well as Pitbull for her second single Exotic. Her third single I Can’t Make You Love Me released recently.
Dil Dhadakne Do is a comedy-drama set on a cruise ship. The story begins in the sparkling lifestyle of popular Delhi socialite couple Neelam and Kamal Mehra. In celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary, they invite their family and close friends for a 10-day cruise around Turkey.
The film has music by Shankar Ehsaan and Loy. Dil Dhadakne Do, which is presented by Junglee Pictures and Excel Entertainment, is set to release on 5 June, 2015.
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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.
