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Mukta Arts announces three film projects
MUMBAI: Subhash Ghai‘s Mukta Arts, a leading production house, announced three film projects on the occasion of its 34th anniversary on Wednesday.
The first film Ishq De Maare is a romantic comedy with Dharmendra and his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, all sharing the screen again after the success of Yamla Pagla Deewana. The second film is Apna Sapna Cash Money, a sequel to Apna Sapna Money Money. The third will be Kaanchi, written and directed by Ghai himself.
Ghai said, “I see Mukta coming back to its shining glory very soon with the launch of these three interesting projects. Three more films will follow early next year with big stars and Mukta will be rolling again. We are moving forward with our experiences and a new, revamped team of professional across education, exhibition, distribution and software production,” he added.
The production house is best known for its outstanding track records of hit films — from the blockbusters directed by Ghai himself including Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes and Taal, to films produced by the company including Aitraaz, Iqbal, and Apna Sapna Money Money among others.
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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.
