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The Pusan International Film Fest 2006 to screen ‘Krissh’
MUMBAI: The Pusan International Film Festival from 12 October to 20 October 2006 in Korea, will screen its first Bollywood movie, Krissh during a program called ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ on 16 and 19 October 2006.
The Film Festival has been credited with bringing Asian Filmmakers together. Other programs include ‘New Currents’, ‘Korean Panorama’, ‘World Cinema’, ‘Wide Angle’, ‘Open Cinema’, ‘Critic’s Choice’ and ‘Special Programs in Focus’. The festival seeks to be non-competitive, with the exception of ‘New Currents’ which is a competitive program, states an official release.
The next section ‘World Cinema’ will screen new works by World renowned Filmmaker, offering a better understanding of the recent trend in world cinema. The ‘Open Cinema’ will feature a collection of new films, combining both the art and mass popularity, along with the Internationally acclaimed works, while ‘Korean Panorama’ will offer a presentation on the latest outstanding Korean films.
‘Korean Retrospective’ on the other hand, is a re-cap on the history of Korean cinema by spotlighting the films on a certain notable director. ‘Wide Angel’ is a section dedicated to showing outstanding shot films, animation, documentary and experimental films presenting different and distinct visions via broader cinematic viewpoints, while ‘Critics Choice’ screens films chosen by five renowned critics in an attempt to discover new film artists.
The news sections included this year are ‘Midnight Passion’ which introduces 12 films of the latest Cult Films from around the world. There is a special program titled ‘Special on French Movies’ in commemorations of Korea and France’s 120 years of amity. Also, ‘The Remapping of Asian Amateur Cinema’ will show it’s second edition as a continued effort to discover major Asian cineastes who left their mark in their respective countries but were unknown internationally.
MUMBAI: Game faces on, pressure high India’s gaming ambitions are levelling up. Good Game, billed as the world’s first as-live global gaming reality show, has officially launched in India with a bold mission: to crown the country’s first Global Gaming Superstar.
Blending esports with mainstream entertainment, the show brings together competitive gaming, creativity and on-camera performance in a format that tests more than just joystick skills. Contestants will be judged on gameplay, screen presence and their ability to perform under pressure, reflecting how gaming has evolved from pastime to profession and pop culture currency.
Fronting the show are three high-profile ambassadors: actor and entrepreneur Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant, and gaming creator Ujjwal Chaurasia. The winner will take home Rs 1 crore ($100,000) among the largest prize pools for any Indian reality show along with the chance to represent India on a global stage.
Backed by a planned annual investment of up to Rs 100 crore, Good Game is also courting brand partners, promising a minimum reach of 500 million among India’s core youth audience. The creators position the show as a bridge between entertainment and interactive culture, offering long-format content, community engagement and commercial scale.
Auditions are now open to Indian citizens aged 18 and above, inviting amateur and professional gamers, creators and performers alike. Shortlisted candidates will be called for in-person auditions in Mumbai on 14 and 15 February, and in Delhi on 28 February and 1 March 2026.
With big money, big names and even bigger ambition, Good Game signals a shift in how India views gaming not just as play, but as performance, profession and prime-time spectacle.
