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Retrospective of Bhupen Hazarika to feature Hindi and Assamese films
NEW DELHI: Five films in Hindi and Assamese with music by the late maestro Bhupen Hazairka are to be screened in a retrospective to be held in the capital this month.
The Festival will be held at Shakuntalam Theatre in Pragati Maidan from 18 to 24 May.
The Retro will include the Hindi films ‘Ek Pal‘ and ‘Rudaali‘ by eminent filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi apart from the Hindi film ‘Gandhi to Hitler‘ by Rajesh Ranjan Kumar.
The two Assamese films are ‘Memsaab‘ by Abdul Majid which will open the Festival and ‘Aparoopa‘ by the renowned Jahnu Barua.
Shakuntalam Theatre is facing closure as it was releasing contemporary films simultaneously with other theatres but at rates that were far below those charged by the multiplexes and this did not go down well with the distributor fraternity. Furthermore, lack of publicity led to empty halls and less profitability.
Hindi
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.
