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DEEPIKA PADUKONE AND ISHA AMBANI INAUGURATE THE 21ST EDITION OF THE JIO MAMI MUMBAI FILM FESTIVAL WITH STAR

Matchbox Pictures acquires the rights of Jigna Vora’s heart-wrenching prison ordeal- Behind Bars in Byculla MUMBAI, Oct 2019: Matchbox Pictures' cinematic masterpiece Andhadhun, directed by Sriram Raghavan, has garnered both critical and commercial success in India and international markets. Matchbox has recently acquired the rights of journalist Jigna Vora's book - Behind Bars in Byculla, a hard-hitting saga based on true accounts of female prisoners Jigna encountered during her prison term. Speaking about this acquisition, Sanjay Routray of Matchbox Pictures said, “It is our privilege to have someone like Sriram Raghavan help us identify good content. We feel these incredible true-life stories in Behind Bars in Byculla need to be told on a wider medium. Matchbox will be collaborating with Jaspinder Singh Kang on this project.” Sriram Raghavan, who also launched Jigna’s book, tells us - “I was curious about Behind Bars In Byculla because it’s a crime report

Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar’s empowering and crowd pleasing ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ to close the 21st edition of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star Mumbai, 15th October 2019: The 21st edition of India’s biggest film festival, Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star, announces screenwriter Tushar Hiranandani’s biographical drama ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ as its closing film. Presented by Reliance Entertainment & Anurag Kashyap, a Chalk And Cheese Production & produced by Reliance Entertainment, Anurag Kashyap and Nidhi Parmar, the film is Tushar’s directorial debut. The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star has always championed narratives about women empowerment and gender equality. Drawing the curtain on a stellar lineup of films this year with strong women led narratives and narratives helmed by women, ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ will premiere at the festival on 24th October 2019. The film showcases the lives of sharpshooters Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar. Set in Johri vil

Cinestaan’s animated feature, Bombay Rose opened to a packed house of the audience at its Indian Premiere at 21st Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival With Star Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak, Sriram Raghavan, Vikramaditya Motwane, Debutant director Gitanjali Rao, Producer Rohit Khattar and Sound Designer Satheesh PM attended the India Premiere of Bombay Rose ~The film is competing in the prestigious section ‘India Gold’ which showcases the best talent from India~ Mumbai, 19th October 2019: Cinestaan’s animated feature ‘Bombay Rose’ premiered at the 21st Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival With Star and received a rapturous response from the home crowd. The screening of the film, followed by an engaging Q&A session was attended by Creator, Writer and Director of Bombay Rose, Gitanjali Rao, Producer Rohit Khattar, Sound Designer PM Satheesh as well as many from the film fraternity including Sriram Raghavan, Vikramaditya Motwane, Ratna Pathak Shah & Naseeruddin Shah. Bombay Rose

National Award Winning filmmaker Rima Das’ BRICS co-production film ‘Neighbors’ had its World premiere at Pingyao International Film Festival ~ Rima Das' short film 'For each other' is part of a 5-film anthology made by filmmakers from each of the BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa ~ Mumbai, 18th October 2019: Two-time National Award-winning director Rima Das’ short film ‘For Each Other’ based on the theme ‘Neighbors’ had its World premiere at the Pingyao International Film Festival in China on Oct 17. The film was applauded by the audiences and critics alike. 'For Each Other' is part of a 5-film anthology made by filmmakers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Celebrated filmmaker Jia Zhangke whose films have been critically acclaimed the world over is the Executive Producer of the film. His films have been regularly featured at the Cannes Film Festival, 'A Touch Of Sin', 'Mountains May Depart' and

Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star - Highlights of Day 1 Photo 1 – (L to R) Jury for India Gold Competition and International Competition - Hany Abu-Assad – Filmmaker, Julie Huntsinger – Executive Director of TFF, Mark Adams – Artistic Director of EIFF, Grainne Humphreys – Festival Director of DIFF, Christian Jeune – Director of the Film Department and Deputy General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival, Col Needham – Founder & CEO of IMDb, Franklin Leonard – Film Producer; Cultural Commentator, Professor, and Entrepreneur Photo 2 – (L to R) India Gold Jury Franklin Leonard – Film Producer; Cultural Commentator, Professor, and Entrepreneur, Col Needham – Founder & CEO of IMDb, Grainne Humphreys – Festival Director of DIFF, Christian Jeune – Director of the Film Department and Deputy General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival Photo 3 – (L to R) International Competition Hany Abu-Assad – Filmmaker, Julie Huntsinger – Executive Director of TFF, Mark Adams –

Geetanjali Rao's debut animation feature, Bombay Rose (Fiction) making India Premiere in India Gold, Sapna Moti Bhavnani's debut documentary feature, Sindhustan making Asia Premiere in India Story and Tanuja Chandra's debut documentary feature, Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha making Asia Premiere in Spotlight section of MAMI. 1. Bombay Rose · Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCNP4W4pfr0 · India Gold, MAMI · India Premiere · Director - Gitanjali Rao · Animation Film · Language - Hindi · World Premiere at Venice International Film Festival 2019 (Opening film at International Critics Week) · North America premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2019 · Asian Premiere at Busan International Film Festival · It has also been selected as part of Special Presentations to play at the BFI London Film Festival 2019, from there, will go onto the Animation is Film Festival in LA, then onto Chicago Film F

Satya Prakash Choudhary’s directorial debut ‘The Last Koan’ to have its World Premiere at Chelsea Film Festival 2019 in New York ~The film is competing in the World Cinema category and is the only Indian film presented at the festival held from 17th – 20th October 2019~ ~The film will also be screened at World Cinema Milan held on 4th December 2019 and is nominated for Best Foreign language, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography in a Foreign language feature film~ Click here to watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BkWtlisCWU Mumbai, October 2019: Indo-Australian Satya Prakash Choudhary’s directorial debut ‘The Last Koan’ to have its World Premiere at Chelsea Film Festival 2019 in New York It is a drama, fantasy and thriller film competing in the World Cinema category and is the only Indian film presented at the festival held from 17th – 20th October, 2019 Followed by the world premiere the film will also be showcased at World Cin

Deepika Padukone opens up on her memorable roles, Ranbir and Ranveer and the secret of her and Ranveer’s lasting relationship and a whole lot more in a candid conversation with Rajeev Masand and Anupama Chopra The opening session of the Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019 began with an engaging conversation between actor Deepika Padukone, the newly appointed Chairperson of MAMI, film critic Rajeev Masand and Anupama Chopra, Festival Director, MAMI. The focus of the chat was five of Deepika’s standout roles that the two leading critics love and are career milestones in her twelve-year illustrious career. When asked to count the number of films she has worked on a modest Deepika said, “I have never really worked towards keeping a count on the number of films I have done, but more about connecting with the work I have done. My acting process begins with the narration. While a great narration may not necessarily translate into a great movie, it helps me visualize the story and the

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