5th Jammu International Film Festival to showcase 60 films from 19 countries on September 28-29
Kashmir, September 14,2026-Jammu’s biggest cinematic showcase is back for its milestone fifth edition, with organisers confirming that the Jammu International Film Festival (JFF) will run over two days, September 28 and 29, at venues across the city. The festival has, over four previous editions, grown into the only international film festival based in Jammu, and […]
J&K’s First International Film Festival begins In Srinagar, offers platform to global and local filmmakers
Srinagar, September 7, 2026–The first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) began in Srinagar on Monday, with artists and officials describing the event as an important step towards reconnecting the region with Bollywood and the global film industry. A Strong Global Response The four-day festival, being held from September 7 to 10, has […]
Lights, camera, Kashmir: Star-Studded IFFJK 2026 opens in Srinagar today
Kashmir, September 7,2026-Kashmir is set to roll out the red carpet for some of the biggest names in Indian cinema as the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 gets underway in Srinagar today, bringing actors, filmmakers, and film professionals together in a major push to reconnect the Valley with the film […]
IFFJK 2026 unveils Star-Studded Jury for maiden edition
Srinagar, September 6 , 2026- The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 has announced an accomplished panel of filmmakers, cinematographers, curators and educators who will judge entries at the festival’s inaugural edition, organisers said Sunday. The jury features cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, German filmmaker and curator Dorothee Wenner, Japanese documentary producer Keiko […]
J&K government announces five-member jury for 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar , August 31,2026– IFFJK 2026, the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir, will be held from September 7 to 10, 2026, and the Jammu and Kashmir Government has now announced its five-member jury. The panel features acclaimed filmmakers and cinema professionals Santosh Sivan, Resul Pookutty, Dorothee Wenner, Keiko Bang, and Himansu Sekhar […]
Kashmir filmmakers should create regional cinema with global appeal: Imtiaz Ali
Srinagar, July 25,2026 -Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has urged aspiring filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir to focus on creating regional films of international quality, saying that authentic local stories have the potential to captivate audiences across the world. Speaking during an interaction with budding filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts, Ali said Kashmir possesses a rich cultural […]
A cinematic revival: Manoj Bajpayee on Kashmir’s rising film wave
Kashmir , November 22,2025-Renowned Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has praised the growing wave of Kashmir-centric cinema, noting that filmmakers are increasingly turning their lens toward the Valley’s stories, culture, landscapes and lived realities. Speaking at a recent media interaction, Bajpayee said that Kashmir is witnessing a creative resurgence, with filmmakers exploring themes rooted in local […]
Chief Secretary Atal Dullo drives development push in Udhampur
Udhampur, November 08,2025: Chief Secretary Atal Dullo chaired a high-level review meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Udhampur, to assess the progress of various developmental and administrative initiatives in the district. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, Senior Superintendent of Police Udhampur, and other senior officers from […]
“Malavazhi” brings Kerala’s soul to Kashmir — Boban Govindan and team inspire at KWFF
Srinagar November 8,2025: Renowned Malayalam filmmaker Boban Govindan, director of the acclaimed film “Malavazhi”, along with actor Devadas and scriptwriter Rajesh Kurumali, engaged with audiences during an interactive session at the ongoing Kashmir World Film Festival in Srinagar. The team shared their creative journey behind Malavazhi, discussing the film’s cultural roots, narrative depth, and thematic […]
Legendary actor-director Mohanlal conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023
Kashmir, 23 September 2025: Legendary actor, director, and producer Mohanlal was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 at the 71st National Film Awards, marking yet another glorious milestone in his illustrious career. The auditorium resonated with a standing ovation as the cinematic icon walked up to receive the honour, celebrating his decades-long contribution […]