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No MAMI in Mumbai: Why seeking scale and corporate money may be bad for culture and soft power
July 26, 2025 2:30 pm
The paucity of support for film festivals like MAMI indicates a limited understanding of culture's role in growing the overall market and shaping the country’s soft power — a concept often invoked in the abstract but rarely backed with the support needed
'In South Asian movies, we hardly talk about racism and colourism': Deepak Rauniyar, Pooja, Sir's director
October 20, 2024 4:33 pm
Set in the backdrop of political unrest in Nepal, Pooja, Sir, which will be screened during the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, is a police procedural film that talks about exposes prevalent social biases.
All We Imagine As Light books November release in India, to open MAMI Mumbai Festival next week
October 09, 2024 6:46 pm
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light was released in limited screens in Kerala on September 21 by Rana Daggubati's production house Spirit Media.
'Women I met in Bangladesh are pivotal to my journey. This is their story': Bangladeshi filmmaker Leesa Gazi on Barir Naam Shahana
October 29, 2023 10:26 am
Set in the '90s, British-Bangladeshi director Leesa Gazi's debut feature A House Named Shahana traces the life of a small-town woman who opts for a divorce, higher studies and lives life on her own terms.
'My task is to seek the truth about society as well as myself': Sri Lankan writer-director Prasanna Vithanage
October 29, 2023 10:26 am
Sri Lankan writer-director Prasanna Vithanage shares insight into challenges of making films in his home country and why he is lucky to have Indian collaborators.
'Writing a progressive story is easier than being truly progressive in life': Aattam director Anand Ekarshi
October 29, 2023 10:25 am
Debutant writer-director Anand Ekarshi on the making of his Malayalam film Aattam, working with theatre actors and seeking audience participation.
Priyanka Chopra opens Jio MAMI Film Festival with a speech; Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan attend Buckingham Murders premiere
October 28, 2023 10:13 am
At the opening night of the Jio MAMI Film Festival, Priyanka Chopra acknowledged the "pivotal role of women in front of the camera and behind." Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan attended the premiere of The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta.
Priyanka Chopra makes a regal entry at Jio MAMI Film Fest in a golden ensemble, paparazzi cheers for 'desi girl'. Watch
October 27, 2023 9:56 pm
Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a grand entry as she arrived on the opening night of the Jio Mami Film Festival.
From South Asian Cinema to contemporary masters, curtains rise for festival of cinema
October 27, 2023 3:53 am
The opening ceremony will celebrate the cinematic genius of renowned directors Mani Ratnam and Luca Guadagnino as they will be honoured with the Excellence in Cinema Award.
Kareena Kapoor Khan's The Buckingham Murders to open Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
October 17, 2023 2:26 pm
In The Buckingham Murders, Kareena Kapoor grapples with loss as a cop investigating a missing child, revealing societal divides' impact.
MAMI FILM FESTIVAL PHOTOS
Kangana Ranaut, Sayani Gupta, Sridevi: Here's what Bollywood celebs wore at the MAMI 2017 red carpet
October 14, 2017 2:01 pm
From veteran actors like Sharmila Tagore and Anupam Kher to Aamir Khan and Kangana Ranaut, it was a star-studded night. Here's what the celebrities wore on the red carpet.
When Ali Fazal of 'Bang Baaja Baaraat' played the bride at MAMI Film Festival
November 05, 2015 12:56 pm
Actor Ali Fazal's forthcoming web series, 'Bang Baaja Baaraat' created a stir a few weeks ago when the trailer released online. Created by Yash Raj Films’ youth wing ‘Y-Films’, 'Bang Baaja Baaraat' premiered at the ongoing Jio MAMI Film Festival in Mumbai on Wednesday (November 4).
Kangana, Vidya, Kalki at 'Women In Films' session at MAMI; Taapsee watches her short film
November 04, 2015 9:32 am
While talented actresses Kangana Ranaut, Vidya Balan and Kalki Koechlin were seen attending the 'Women In Films' session by 'Selma' director Ava DuVernay at the ongoing MAMI Film Festival in Mumbai, actress Taapsee Pannu was seen at the special screening of her short film 'The Homecoming'.
Vidya Balan is an ethnic beauty; Kareena, Ranveer are busy stars
November 03, 2015 12:50 pm
It was a busy Monday, (November 2) for Bollywood celebrities Vidya Balan, Kareena Kapoor and actor Ranveer Singh.
Parineeti preps up; Vidya, Patralekhaa watch Hansal Mehta's 'Aligarh' at MAMI Film Festival
October 31, 2015 6:04 pm
Parineeti Chopra was clicked during the rehearsals of her finale performance for an NGO in Mumbai on October 31, while actresses Vidya Balan and Patralekhaa were snapped at the premiere of Hansal Mehta's 'Aligarh' at MAMI Film Festival.
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