Ahsaas Channa starrer Gudgudi heads to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, to be screened under the Marché du Film segment The makers of Gudgudi, starring Ahsaas Channa, today announced that their film has been officially selected for screening under the Marché du Film segment at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, 2026, running from 12–23 May, 2026. Announcing the selection on social media, the makers shared a poster and penned a heartfelt caption that read, “Presenting Gudgudi✨ Our yet another special film that has found its way to Cannes… and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful to share this moment with all of you. This is a dream come true with dream team @manishamakwana18 @ahsaassy_. ”The caption added, “Thank you for all the unconditional love, belief, and support you’ve given us along the way…it truly means everything♥️. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by White Peacock Films (@whitepeacockfilms) Ahsaas Channa adds another feather to her cap as Gudgudi, directed by Manisha K Makwana, heads for a screening at one of the world’s most celebrated film festivals, marking a significant highlight in her body of work as well as a proud moment for India. The global platform serves a fine opportunity to present the story to a worldwide audience, reinforcing the growing international recognition of Indian cinematic craft. Produced by Mukesh Chhabra and White Peacock Films, Gudgudi will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival under the Marché du Film ... #Film_Festival #Film #today_announced #Cannes_Film #Film_segment #Ahsaas_Channa #Peacock_Films #Cannes #officially_selected #Channa_starrer
Suparn Verma’s Haq to be screened in Patna on International Women’s Day Marking the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Bihar State Film Development and Finance Corporation Ltd. (Department of Art & Culture, Government of Bihar) is organising a special screening of the film Haq, a powerful narrative centred on a woman’s fight for dignity, justice and her rightful place in society. Directed by Suparn Verma, the film draws inspiration from the historic legal battle of Shah Bano, whose case became a landmark moment in India’s conversation around women’s rights, maintenance laws and equality before the law. The film explores the emotional, social and legal journey of a woman who challenges long-standing norms to claim what is rightfully hers. The special screening will take place on March 7, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Regent Cinema. The event will be graced by Pranav Kumar as the Chief Guest. The event is being organised under the leadership of Mrs. Rachna, IAS, Managing Director of the Bihar State Film Development & Finance Corporation Ltd. , celebrating cinema that highlights meaningful and socially relevant narratives. The film is produced by Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta, Harman Baweja and Vicky Jain. Through its narrative, Haq highlights a deeply personal yet universally relevant story about resilience, courage and the pursuit of justice. By bringing the film to audiences on International Women’s Day, the organisers hope to spark meaningful co... #Film #Women #International_Women #Bihar_State #Suparn_Verma #Day_Marking #State_Film #Film_Development #film_Haq #Finance_Corporation
Jisshu Sengupta, Karishma Tanna starrer Mom 2 goes on floors at Yamuna Expressway Film City; Boney Kapoor shares details Producer Boney Kapoor has confirmed that Mom 2, the sequel to the 2017 film Mom, has gone on floors. The project is being shot at the newly inaugurated International Film City along the Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida, marking it as the first film to begin production at the facility. Speaking to ANI, Kapoor shared details about the sequel. The film is directed by Girish Kohli, who had previously written Mom. Kapoor is producing the project along with his partner Akshai Puri. The cast includes Bengali actor Jisshu Sengupta and Karishma Tanna in key roles. “The shooting of Mom 2 is going on here. The director is Girish Kohli, who was the writer of Mom I. The producer is me and my partner, Akshai Puri. The action director is Vijayan from the South. He is among the most accomplished action directors. We have technicians from different places. We have an actor from Bengal, Jishu. We have a television and a movie actor, Karishma Tanna, who is also playing a very important part in the film,” Kapoor said. First Film at International Film City Mom 2 is the inaugural production at the International Film City being developed along the Yamuna Expressway. At the inauguration press conference, Kapoor outlined his broader vision for the project. “Our effort is to make sure it (Film City) is different and is elaborate in every given sense. Besides Film C... #Film #Kapoor #International_Film #Boney_Kapoor #Yamuna_Expressway #Film_City #Producer_Boney #Karishma_Tanna #Boney #Mom
Ritesh Sidhwani to attend BAFTA 2026 as Excel Entertainment’s Boong earns nomination Excel Entertainment co-founder Ritesh Sidhwani is set to be part of the guest list at the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026, scheduled to take place in London on February 22. The BAFTAs, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, remain one of the biggest nights in world cinema, drawing top names from across industries. This year, Sidhwani will reportedly be attending alongside a star-studded mix of Indian and international faces. The guest line-up is said to include Alia Bhatt and Riz Ahmed, while Hollywood heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan and Cillian Murphy are also expected to be present. Other names mentioned among the attendees include Marc Robinson, Adam Willis, Lauren Evans, Lee Groombridge, Nicolas Gonda and Charlie Noble. Sidhwani’s presence at the ceremony comes at a time when Indian production houses are increasingly gaining recognition on global platforms. For Excel Entertainment, the BAFTA buzz is even more relevant this year as the banner’s film Boong has reportedly secured a nomination in the Best Children’s and Family Film category. With the BAFTAs often serving as a key stage for international networking and industry spotlight, Sidhwani’s attendance is being viewed as another indicator of Excel Entertainment’s expanding global ambitions. The nomination for Boong further adds weight to the moment, signalling how Indian-backed projects a... #Film #Excel_Entertainment #Ritesh_Sidhwani #Film_Awards #co-founder_Ritesh #Ritesh #Television_Arts #Entertainment_co-founder #British_Academy #BAFTA_Film
How to watch the 2026 Sundance Film Festival online from anywhere Here’s how you can watch the 2026 Sundance Film Festival online and from anywhere. Find streaming options and the complete film lineup in one place. #Festival #Sundance_Film #Film_Festival #Festival_online #Sundance #Film #watch
