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Inox onboards Nissan as official sponsor for World Cup Screening
Mumbai: Multiplex chain Inox Leisure Ltd on Thursday announced the onboarding of Nissan India as official sponsor of the World Cup screening at Inox.
The partnership will see Nissan India and Inox working across various digital media platforms including on-screen and video wall advertisements, as well as hosting live match screening sessions for their exclusive clientele and dealer partners. Nissan is the official sponsor of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and Nissan Magnite is the official car of the tournament.
“The initiative presents a great opportunity for the fans who wish to experience the ‘stadium energy’ in a carnival-like, safe and hygienic setting, while enjoying Inox’s food-combos and gourmet options served at the multiplexes,” read an official statement by Inox.
Inox Leisure Ltd chief sales and revenue officer Anand Vishal said, “With an aim to provide a holistic experience to our patrons, we have constantly been working on our alliances to help us elevate their cinema-going experience. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the much-awaited cricketing events across the globe, and it is a privilege for us to screen the matches LIVE at our cinemas. The partnership with Nissan India adds a new dimension and further strengthens our brand offering.”
The seventh edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hosted by BCCI in UAE and Oman began on 17 October and the final match is scheduled on 14 November. Inox will showcase all matches played by team India, along with marquee league matches, the semi-finals and the final in all major cities in India, said the statement.
“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the greatest cricket events India looks forward to. Nissan is happy to associate with a dynamic brand like Inox to bring world-class viewing experience to cricket fans. The #BreakBoundaries theme that embodies the spirit of cricket as a sport is echoed by cricket fans in their day to day lives as they strive to move ahead in life,” stated Nissan Motor India MD Rakesh Srivastava.
Movies
Amay Mehrishi’s short film Abracadabra premieres at Berlinale 2026
London Film School project screens in Generations Kplus at Berlin festival.
MUMBAI: Sometimes the biggest stories unfold in the smallest spaces. In this case, on a school bus. Emerging filmmaker Amay Mehrishi made his international debut with the short film Abracadabra, which premiered at the 76th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival in the Generations Kplus section. The film was developed as Mehrishi’s Master’s graduation project at the London Film School.
Set entirely during a single ride home on a moving school bus, the story centres on twelve year old Agastya, whose day takes an unexpected emotional turn when his best friend Naman chooses to sit somewhere else. What begins as a seemingly small moment slowly unfolds into a delicate exploration of childhood friendship, identity and guilt.
A simple magic trick threads through the narrative, giving the film its title while quietly tying together the emotional shifts that unfold during the journey. The storytelling leans on observation and restraint, capturing the fragile inner world of growing up without grand gestures.
Filming the project came with its own creative constraints. The entire production took place inside a bus in motion and featured 32 young non actors aged between seven and thirteen, bringing a naturalistic feel to the film’s classroom like ensemble.
The world premiere at Berlinale received warm applause from a multi generational audience. Several viewers shared that the film evoked memories of their own childhood journeys and friendships.
Mehrishi described the festival premiere as a major milestone in his early filmmaking career.
“With its world premiere at Berlinale, our film received an immense platform and a global audience to begin its journey. It is a dream as a filmmaker to be considered for such a prestigious festival, and hopefully it will open doors for the entire team,” he said.
Following the debut, Mehrishi has begun developing a satirical drama and has also started research on his first feature film, with plans to work across both independent and commercial cinema in the coming years.
