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Indian Panorama announces official selection for 53rd IFFI 2022

Mumbai [India], October 22: International Film Festival of India's (IFFI) flagship component, the Indian Panorama announced on Saturday the selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films.


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According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, these selected films will be showcased at the 53rd IFFI to be held from November 20 - 28, 2022 in Goa.

The aim of the Indian Panorama, organized by the National Film Development Corporation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is to select feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence in accordance with the conditions and procedure in the said regulations of Indian Panorama.


The 25 Feature films are:

1. 'Mahananda', directed by Arindam Sil, Bengali

2. 'Three of Us', directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, Hindi

3. 'The Storyteller', directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, Hindi

4. 'Major', directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, Hindi

5. 'Siya', directed by Manish Mundra, Hindi

6. 'Dhabari Quruvi', directed by Priyanandanan, Irula

7. 'Hadinelentu', directed by Prithvi Konanur, Kannada

8. 'Naanu Kusuma', directed by Krishne Gowda, Kannada

9. 'Lotus Blooms', directed by Pratik Sharma, Maithili

10. 'Ariyippu', directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Malayalam

11. 'Saudi Vellakka CC.225/2009', directed by Tharun Moorthy, Malayalam

12. 'Frame', directed by Vikram Patwardhan, Marathi

13. 'Sher Shivraj', directed by Digpal Lanjekar, Marathi

14. 'Ekda Kaay Zala', directed by Dr. Saleel Shrinivas Kulkarni, Marathi

15. 'Pratikshya', directed by Anupam Patnaik, Oriya

16. 'Kurangu Pedal', directed by Kamalakannan S, Tamil

17. 'Kida', directed by RA.Venkat, Tamil

18. 'Jai Bhim', directed by Tha. Se. Gnanavel, Tamil

19. 'Cinema Bandi', directed by Kandregula Praveen, Telugu

20. 'Kudhiram Bose', directed by Vidya Sagar Raju, Telugu

21. 'The Kashmir Files', directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, Hindi

22. 'RRR' (Roudram Ranam Rudhiram), directed by S S Rajamouli, Telugu

23. 'Tonic', directed by Avijit Sen, Bengali

24. 'Akhanda', directed by Boyapati Srinivasa Rao, Telugu

25. 'Dharmveer....Mukkam Post Thane', directed by Pravin Vitthal Tarde, Marathi


The 20 Non-Feature films

1. 'Pataal-Tee', directed by Mukund Narayan and Santosh Singh, Bhotiya

2. 'Taangh', directed by Bani Singh, English

3. 'Ayushman', directed Jacob Varghese, English

4. 'Other Ray: Art of Satyajit Ray', directed by Jaydip Mukherjee, English

5. 'Gurujana', directed by Sudipto Sen, English

6. 'Hatibondhu', directed by Kripal Kalita, English

7. 'Clinton', directed by Prithviraj Das Gupta, English

8. 'The Show Must Go On', directed by Divya Cowasji, English

9. 'Khajuraho, Anand Aur Mukti', directed by Ramji Om and Deepika Kothari, Hindi

10. 'Vibhajan Ki Vibhishka Unkahi Kahaniyan', directed by Hitesh Shankar, Hindi

11. 'Fatima', directed by Sourabh Kanti Dutta, Hindi

12. 'Chhu Med Na Yul Med', directed by Munmun Dhalaria, Hindi

13. 'Before I Die', directed by Nakul Dev, Hindi

14. 'Madhyantara', directed by Basti Dinesh Shenoy, Kannada

15. 'Wagro', directed by Sainath S Uskaikar, Konkani

16. 'Veetilekku', directed by Akhil Dev M, Malayalam

17. 'Beyond Blast', directed by Saikhom Ratan, Manipuri

18. 'Rekha', directed by Shekhar Bapu Rankhambe, Marathi

19. 'Yaanam', directed by Vinod Mankara, Sanskrit

20. 'Little Wings', directed by Naveenkumar Muthaiah, Tamil


The selected films for Indian Panorama section, with an aim for the promotion of film art through, will also be screened for non-profit screening in international film festivals in India and abroad, Indian Film Weeks held under Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes and Specialized Indian Film Festivals outside cultural exchange protocols, and special Indian Panorama festivals in India.

The Indian Panorama was introduced in 1978 as part of the IFFI umbrella to promote Indian Films along with India's rich culture and heritage with the help of cinematic art. Since its inception, the Indian Panorama has been completely devoted to showcasing the best Indian films of the year.


90's Diva Bhagyashree looks stunning in Sanjukta Dutta Ensemble at the Lakme Fashion Week

Mumbai [India], October 20: Designer Sanjukta Dutta who is known for designing beautiful Mekhela Chador and reviving the Silk of Assam, showcased her multi-hued, vibrant collection "PALAASH" at the Lakme Fashion Week held in Mumbai.


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The runway came alive with deep tones of intense orange, red, purple and black, all beloved hues for Indian buyers. Looking like an absolute royalty, Bollywood Actress Bhagyashree looked as elegant and stunning as ever in a Black Mekhela Chador as she walked the ramp for Designer Sanjukta Dutta.

Speaking about her association with the label Bhagyashree said, "I am very comfortable wearing sarees. This is a beautiful art form and we should take the traditional weaves to modern designs. And as you know the sun rises in the east, so I think fashion begins from the east." She also further went on to praise the work Sanjukta does and added, "It was wonderful to associate with Sanjukta. She has put in exceptional efforts in reviving the authentic weaves of Assam and has done a lot for women in Assam.

She has given so many women an opportunity to work and make these wonderful handloom pieces." Sanjukta Dutta added, "I am so happy to showcase my new collection at the Lakme Fashion Week. It is an amazing platform to promote the weaves and designs of Assam." She further added, "It was an ecstatic moment for me to have Bhagyashree walk for me as a showstopper. I have always admired Bhagyashree for her serene elegance and beauty. She is looking like an absolute stunner in the Mekhela Chador."


Wheelchair-bound beauty queen Somya Thakur to represent India on global platform, seeks support

Panchkula (Haryana) [India], October 18: Where there is a will, there is a way, this is a famous saying that has been proved by Somya Thakur who is all set to represent India at the Miss Wheelchair World 2022 at the global stage.

She currently holds the title of Miss Wheelchair World India. However, due to some financial constraints, she has asked the govt for some help and relief. According to her, lakhs of rupees are needed to enter such a contest. Many NGOs and institutions like Arjoi and professional designer of NIFT and Sunita Bhatia Foundation came to her rescue. Somya revealed that when she was 11-months-old, she suffered from locomotor disability and scoliosis. As a result, the muscles of her legs are weak and they cannot bear the weight of the body. This ailment consigned her to the wheelchair.

Despite all the odds, Somya completed her education without giving up in life and gave dimension to her career without becoming a burden on her parents.She is an MBA from Panjab University.

Currently, she is working as an HR professional with a private company based in Mohali and is balancing her beauty passion as well. Somya also shared that she was badly injured in a car accident two years ago while on her way to the job. Her father Rajinder Singh is a retired officer from Excise Department and her mother Sarita is a homemaker.

She added, the competition is going to be held in Rosarito, Mexico in October. Around 30 other countries including India, Brazil, Canada, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, Spain, Russia and Ukraine are participating in it. Somya had applied for Miss Wheelchair World 2022 contest. It is organized by the Jadina Taca Foundation, certified by the Government of Mexico.

After several rounds of interviews, she got a chance to participate in this contest.



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