Kiran Rao at MAMI event; Farah Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s busy Tuesday

Aamir Khan's director wife Kiran Rao attended the MAMI film festival press meet earlier today, (October 7) in Mumbai along with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!' director, Dibakar Banerjee, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj who has been receiving much praise for his latest production, 'Talvar'. Kiran Rao, who is the Chairperson of the MAMI film festival, had earlier spoken about her hopes to create a market for independent film distribution. "We hope to create a market for independent film distribution at Jio MAMI, as this is one of the biggest hurdles independent films face in India," she had said. (Source: PTI)

Kiran Rao had said that MAMI gives filmmakers a chance to showcase their work and get feedback. "Film festivals have numerous advantages for directors and producers, as they get to watch the work of their contemporaries from around the country and world, as well as an opportunity to network and interact with other film professionals," said Rao. (Source: PTI)

Dibakar Banerjee has been making headlines due to the trailer of his forthcoming production, 'Titli'. Dibakar, who is also lending his support to the festival, emphasised on the festival's emphasis on Indian films this year. "Mumbai needs a festival like MAMI because these are our cultural icons. This time MAMI will focus on India and Indian stories. We will be celebrating local Indian film industry and giving them a sense pride. We will screen films that have not yet been released in India. When you see these films, you will get to see the real India. You need not go anywhere else to see India," said Dibakar. (Source: PTI)

Choreographer and filmmaker-turned-actress Farah Khan had a satisfying Tuesday (October 6) as she partook in the sixth anniversary celebrations of a mall in Mumbai. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

What made the celebrations especially fun was that Farah got the opportunity to meet and even dance with special children from the Jai Vakil School. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Farah Khan posted about the children prior to the event. "Come support n encourage d very special children of Jai Vakil School with me,as they dance and paint at the Palladium Mall 2day frm 4pm. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Farah Khan also thanked shoppers on the day as the proceeds went to charity. "AndThank u Palladium shoppers! 5% of the sales generated on 26sep to be donated to JaiVakeel as part of Daan Utsav. Total donation=Rs10lacs!" (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Farah Khan also tweeted her gratitude to artists and children at the event. "What a lovely happy event at Palladium..thank u all artists,patrons n the beautiful children of Jai Vakeel school." (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Meanwhile, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was announced brand ambassador of a suitings brand in Mumbai. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Nawazuddin, who was last seen in 'Manjhi: The Mountain Man', was dapper in a cream coloured suit with a blue shirt and maroon tie. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

At the event, Nawazuddin confirmed his next untitled film with Amitabh Bachchan. "I have always had a dream of working with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. And it’s a coincidence that I am getting to work with such a big actor in my next film. I consider myself fortunate for having got this opportunity," said the actor. (Source: Varinder Chawla)