Preview

CIFF 2025: A cinematic tribute to Indian identity

Published by
Patriot Bureau

The Celebrating India Film Festival (CIFF 2025), dedicated to showcasing India’s cultural identity through cinema, will be held from August 8 to 10 at the NCUI Auditorium. Organised by Graphisads Ltd. in collaboration with FTII and IGNCA, the festival will feature screenings, masterclasses, exhibitions, and conversations with voices in Indian cinema and culture.

Timed around Independence Day, the festival will feature over 50 films on themes such as Environment & Wildlife, Tourism & Heritage, and Art, Culture & Spirituality.

A highlight will be the world premiere of Aham Bharatam – I Am India, a film by Bharatbala, made in collaboration with IGNCA.

The festival will also honour Manoj Kumar with a special screening of Kranti.

Interactive events include a session by Ricky Kej on music and cultural narratives, and talks by R.S. Prasanna and Divy Nidhi Sharma on storytelling rooted in Indian experiences. Panels by the Film Critics Guild and IGNCA, and contributions from producer Gaurav Dhingra will also be featured.

Also Read: From Point to Infinity: A group art exhibition

There will also be a vintage film poster exhibition and a symposium titled “Preserving Culture Through Film.” FTII faculty will conduct masterclasses for aspiring filmmakers.

When: August 8–10; full-day

Where: NCUI Auditorium, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

Delhi: Absconder in 2021 rape case arrested after five-year chase

Police said despite sustained efforts, the accused remained at large and kept changing locations and…

January 11, 2026

A desert in motion: architect Mansi Trehan’s paintings at Bikaner House

At a debut solo exhibition in Delhi, an architect-artist explores sand, memory and movement through…

January 11, 2026

Not informing police biggest mistake: Elderly Delhi couple after losing Rs 14.85 Cr to cyber fraudsters

Om Taneja (81) and his wife Indira (77), a doctor, were kept under “digital arrest”…

January 11, 2026

Delhi court releases man convicted in fatal accident case on probation

The court observed although appellant had caused death by rash and negligent act, sending him…

January 11, 2026

Delhi Police detains AAP leaders protesting against BJP over Guru Tegh Bahadur issue

AAP leaders were detained during a protest against the BJP over an alleged doctored video…

January 11, 2026

NDMC to step up infrastructure, cleanliness efforts ahead of India AI Impact Summit in Delhi

NDMC is rolling out a G20-style upgrade of roads, lighting and cleanliness to prepare Delhi…

January 11, 2026