Rajkummar Rao shared his thoughts about the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and shared how such events help in enriching the world of cinema.
Celebrated actor Manoj Bajpayee was in conversation with Sudhir Srinivasan on the topic, "Mastering the Unseen" where he shared how he managed to bring depth and realism to every role, unfolding the shades that make his characters unforgettable. The actor added about adding nuances to the portrayal to make the character real.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra shared his insights on his inspiring film '12th Fail' at the Indian Panorama at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. He also walked the ramp with the film's actress Medha Shankr. Chopra's new film 'Zero Se Restart' also premiered at the festival. Shantanu Moitra was also a part of the masterclass with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. From insightful conversations to impromptu singing, the session was a celebration of creativity and collaboration. A packed auditorium and an engaged audience made this masterclass truly unforgettable, as described by Moitra.
Anupam Kher took a masterclass on the topic 'Power of Failure' at IFFI, Goa. An inspiring session filled with life lessons and wisdom from the experienced actor. It left the audience motivated with profound lessons.
Medha Shankr was present to attend the World Premiere of 'Zero Se Restart' and the screening of '12th Fail' in India Panorama at the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa. Vidhu Vinod Chopra also attended the premiere.
The husband-wife duo Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani engaged in a conversation at IFFI on the topic 'Surviving Film Industry: The Hard Truth Nobody Tells You'. The insightful conversation drew a huge audience.
Sanya Malhotra's film 'Mrs' premiered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film 'The Great Indian Kitchen'. The actress talked about the process of getting into the character and about comparisons with the original film. She also said that she had realised earlier that cooking is not easy. The actress further mentioned that the film is a blend of her two favourite things- acting and dancing.
Guneet Monga, the Oscar award winner, engaged in a conversation on 'Women in Film - India Chapter: A New Vision’ at the 55th International Film Festival of India, Goa. The producer emphasised the growing number of women in filmmaking.
Shoojit Sircar talked about his recent release 'I Want To Talk' featuring Abhishek Bachchan. The filmmaker shared that it is beyond words, it truly captures emotions. Shoojit further shared his connection with IFFI and mentioned that it is very important for him to attend the festival every year because of the quality of films screened here. Sircar also reflected on his bond with late actor Irrfan Khan.
Ranbir Kapoor was invited to the festival to receive the award for his grandfather and legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. The 'Animal' actor also mentioned that he is a bigger fan of his grandfather's filmmaking over acting. The actor also called him the greatest showman of Indian cinema who delivered a treasure trove of timeless classics.
Mani Ratnam, the man of magnetic words and witty replies, was in a masterclass on 'Transforming Literary Masterpieces into Engaging Films' with acclaimed film director Gautham V Menon and enthralled the audience with insights about 'Ponniyan Selvan 1 and 2'. He also elaborated on his interest in turning literature into cinema.
Imtiaz Ali joined Bhumi Pednekar, Kushboo, and Suhasini for a panel discussion with the moderator Vani Tripathi. He opened up about his journey of evolution from 'Rockstar' to 'Chamkila'.
Randeep Hooda's directorial 'Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar' premiered at IFFI and the actor had a conversation about the film and his financial struggles while making the film.
Manisha Koirala was in conversation with Vikramaditya Motwane on the topic, 'From Big Screen to Streaming Platforms'. The actress also talked about ageism in Bollywood and how it comes faster to heroines.
Jaideep Ahlawat shared his heartfelt memories about IFFI and also shared his passion for cinema in a conversation.
Kirti Kulhari participated in IFFI as part of a Knowledge Series event. She was in conversation with Sanjay Jhaju and Medhavi about how IFFI can help emerging filmmakers, encourage creativity, and open up opportunities globally.
Manish Malhotra was invited as he marked his journey as a producer with Tisca Chopra's directorial debut ‘Saali Mohobbat’. The fashion designer also mentioned that this film fulfilled his eight-year-old dream and he had always wanted to tell stories that make a difference.
Tisca Chopra was at the festival for her directorial debut film ‘Saali Mohobbat’ which premiered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Radhika Apte, Vivek Dutta, Vivek, Bhanu Joshi, Ajju Sharma, Anurag Kashyap, Sauraseni Maitra, Anshuman Pushkar, Sharat Saxena, Divyendu Sharma
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