Nita Ambani Celebrates Indian Artisans at Swadesh with Bollywood Stars

The event was graced by Bollywood celebrities, including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, and several others...

Nita Ambani shines in Kundan Polki earrings that are over a hundred years old

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5: Nita Ambani, Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, paid tribute to artists and artisans during the Swadesh flagship store celebration at Eros, dedicating the event to India's remarkable legacy of artists and National Award-winning artisans. The celebration was graced by numerous celebrities, adding glamour to the occasion. In her address to the media, Nita Ambani praised the National Award-winning artisans, calling them the "pride of India and the stars of tonight." She stated, "We welcome you to Swadesh. Today, we celebrate the start of the festive season by honoring our artists and artisans. They are the pride of India and the stars of tonight. We have with us several National award-winning artists and artisans. With joy and respect, I extend a warm welcome to them. They come from all over India—from Kashmir, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, and Jaipur. Let's give them a big round of applause. They are the true pride of our time. Have a wonderful festive season." The artisans honored by Nita Ambani include Biren Basak, Padma Shri Awardee (2021), known for Tangail and Jamdani weaves; V. Panneerselvam, Tanjore painter awarded the Shilp Guru Award (2019) and National Award (2011); Shammi Bannu Sharma, a seventh-generation miniature painter and National President Awardee (2014); GhanShyam Sarode, a celebrated Paithani textile designer and handloom revivalist; and Gunjan Jain, an Odisha Ikat textile artist and National Award winner (2024).

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, with master artisans at the launch of "Swadesh" store.

Top row left to right : Vijayakumar, Krishnamoorthy Balaraman, Chetan Devidas Shet, Suresh Kumbhare, Nandu Tribhuvan, Kamlesh Jangid. Bottom row left to right: Gajam Yadagiri, Gowrabthini Ramanaiah

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Captivating Red Carpet Moments at IFFI 2025 Closing Ceremony

Pritish Bagdi

Thaliva Rajnikanth

Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Actor Ranveer Singh

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant

MD NFDC Shri Prakash Makduu

MoS MIB Shri L. Murugan

Secretary MIB Shri Sanjay Jaju with his wife Jyoti Somani

Actor Rishab Shetty

Amit Sadh, And Cast Introduce Akhri Sawal Teaser At IFFI Closing Event

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Inside ‘Khoya Paya’: The IFFI 2025 Film That Dares to Expose India’s Silent Crisis of Abandoned Parents

Know Why ‘Khoya Paya’ Is one of the Most Emotionally Powerful Film of IFFI 2025

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Photo Courtesy: Pritish Bagdi

‘Khoya Paya’, the searing debut by director Ashutosh Singh, left audiences visibly moved during its special screening at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Rooted in the emotional turbulence of a mother abandoned at the sprawling Kumbh Mela, the film blends raw realism with soul-stirring performances, emerging as one of the festival’s most talked-about titles.

Leading the narrative is National Award–winning actor Ms. Seema Biswas, who plays the deserted mother with an intensity that lingers long after the credits roll. Reflecting on the film’s powerful message about the mistreatment of elderly parents, Biswas said, “Respect for the elderly is non-negotiable. Without respect, familial bonds lose meaning.” She added that the role shook her deeply, and if placed in her character’s situation, she too would have refused to return to a family that abandoned her. When asked not as her character Vidya, but as herself, how she would feel after playing this character, her response was the exact opposite of the character she portrayed: "I would let my people leave me and I would never return to them."

Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal, who plays the guilt-ridden son, mentioned that he tackled the role sincerely, highlighting that even those with flaws think they have justifications for their actions. Actress Anjali Patil, attracted by the script's purity and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced actress Ms. Seema Biswas, commended the film for its emotional authenticity.

Producer Mr. Hemanshu Rai remembered being immediately drawn to the script, which he characterized as a compelling exploration of the mother-son relationship with a hauntingly dark undertone.

But what truly sets "Khoya Paya" apart is its breath-taking visual authenticity. Shot amid crores of pilgrims during the Mahakumbh 2025. The crew blended seamlessly into the crowd by dressing like one of them. Mr. Singh called the experience both chaotic and electrifying, remarking

"The film's colour was found at Mahakumbh. We rapidly recreated our two songs to align with the mood and atmosphere of the Kumbh Mela, making numerous spontaneous decisions to capture the ambiance as a main character of the film."

With its emotional depth and cultural resonance, ‘Khoya Paya’ emerges as one of IFFI 2025’s most compelling cinematic experiences.

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