DPIFF Editorial Desk

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2027 has opened short film submissions across five categories, including documentary, animation, student and AI short films. The early bird deadline is 31 August 2026, with Best Short Film carrying a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

Malini Sharma remains unforgettable as Malini, the mysterious spirit at the heart of the 2002 Hindi horror film Raaz. More than two decades later, she has largely stepped away from Bollywood and now leads a quieter life in the Sahyadris through farming and hospitality.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! remains a landmark Hindi family entertainer, remembered for the romance of Prem and Nisha, its music and its celebration of togetherness. Here is why the Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit classic continues to resonate.

Reported budgets for upcoming pan-India films such as Ramayana, Varanasi, Raaka, Kalki 2 and Toxic reflect the growing scale of Indian theatrical cinema. Here is why these figures matter and why a large budget alone cannot guarantee success.

Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming movies include the action-romance Gunmaaster G9, scheduled for November 27, 2026, along with G2, Rooh and Jannat 3. Here is what is currently known about the actor’s developing film lineup.

Asha Patel, Ameesha Patel’s real-life mother, played Raj’s mother in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai. The family connection adds a memorable layer to Ameesha Patel’s landmark Bollywood debut.

Irumudi has reportedly crossed ₹100 crore worldwide, marking a major box-office milestone for Ravi Teja. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film’s theatrical run has been driven largely by the Telugu market.

DPIFF revisits the enduring Team Cap versus Team Iron Man debate from Captain America: Civil War. Here is how the two Avengers line-ups differ, what drives their conflict and why the film’s questions about accountability remain relevant.

DPIFF revisits the lasting emotional impact of Rockstar, Imtiaz Ali’s 2011 musical drama starring Ranbir Kapoor as Jordan. The film’s conflicted protagonist, layered storytelling and A.R. Rahman soundtrack continue to shape its place in Bollywood cinema.

DPIFF revisits the heartbreaking separation of Roop and Zafar in Kalank. The 2019 period drama uses their incomplete romance to explore love, duty, social divisions and upheaval.