SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) in Srinagar, marking a new chapter in the region’s longstanding association with cinema. The festival brings together filmmakers from more than 30 countries, with over 130 films being showcased, providing a platform for international cinematic talent and […]
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International Film Festival of J&K to run between September 7-10
SRINAGAR — For decades, Kashmir served as the location for some of the Bollywood blockbuster movies, but on Monday the valley will step into the global spotlight as it hosts its maiden international film festival. The four-day International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJ&K), themed “Rang-e-Cinema” (colours of cinema), is set to begin on […]
CM reviews preparations for inaugural International Film Festival of J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess preparations for the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10. According to a post on X by the Office of the Chief Minister, the […]
IFFJK 2026 film submission deadline extended to August 1
SRINAGAR — The deadline for submitting films to the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 has been extended to August 1, 2026, giving filmmakers a final opportunity to participate in the inaugural edition of the festival. Organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, the festival […]
‘3 Idiots’ not based on Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir Khan
NEW DELHI — Bollywood star Aamir Khan said his character in the film “3 Idiots” was not based on Sonam Wangchuk, calling it a “misconception” and expressed concern over the activist’s hunger strike. Khan attended the Q&A session at the London Indian Film Festival, where he was asked by a reporter to address Wangchuk’s protest. […]
Gaurav Khanna lifts Bigg Boss 19 trophy; Farhana Bhatt runner-up
MUMBAI — Television actor Gaurav Khanna on Sunday lifted the Bigg Boss 19 trophy after defeating Farhana Bhatt, who finished as the first runner-up. With this victory, Gaurav took home the coveted trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh. Farhana Bhatt emerged as the first runner-up, while stand-up comedian Pranit More secured […]
Veteran actor Dharmendra passes away at 89
MUMBAI — The veteran actor, affectionately known as Bollywood’s He-Man and Dharam Paaji, passed away earlier today at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. The actor, born as Dharmendra Singh Deol, breathed his last at his residence. He was admitted to Breach Candy hospital earlier this […]
Bollywood set to return to Kashmir for film shoots: Suniel Shetty
JAMMU — Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty on Sunday said the film industry is all set to return to Kashmir for shooting and expressed confidence that the region would regain its “lost glory”. Shetty’s remarks come months after terror attack in Pahalgam, which occurred in April. The government has since been trying to revive tourism which […]
Film shooting resumes in Kashmir after Pahalgam attack
SRINAGAR — In a good news for Kashmir’s battered tourism industry, film shootings have resumed in the valley, six months after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed. The crew of a Telugu film has begun shooting at the Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district — the site of […]
Fifth edition of Kashmir World Film Festival to begin at Tagore Hall from November 1
SRINAGAR — The fifth edition of the Kashmir World Film Festival will be held at Tagore Hall here from November 1 to 7. Addressing a press conference, KWFF director Mushtaq Ali said that 60 films are scheduled to be screened during the seven-day event. He said the organising committee had received 123 films. “Only 60 […]









