Shah Rukh Khan Classics Among Programming for International Film Festival of India’s Inflatable Cinema Return (EXCLUSIVE)
Three Shah Rukh Khan titles will screen in inflatable cinema format for the first time as part of the 56th International Film Festival of India’s (IFFI) programming lineup.
The National Film Development Corporation and Entertainment Society of Goa are once again partnering with mobile digital theatre company PictureTime Digiplex for the festival’s inflatable cinema initiative, running Nov. 20-28 in Goa. This year’s programming will feature “Chak De! India,” “Darr” and “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” making their inflatable theatre debuts.
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The slate spans four categories: Inspirational Films, Indian Panorama Classics, Nostalgia and Children’s Cinema. Contemporary titles include Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s “12th Fail,” Malayalam-language blockbuster “Manjummel Boys,” Rajkummar Rao’s “Srikanth,” Rani Mukerji’s “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway” and Sooraj Barjatya’s “Uunchai.”
Classic selections feature Satyajit Ray’s “Shatranj Ke Khilari,” Mira Nair’s “Salaam Bombay!,” Anup Singh’s “Qissa,” Vijay Anand’s “Teesri Manzil” and Yash Chopra’s “Chandni” and “Kala Patthar,” among others.
Daily children’s programming will include “Kaphal: Wild Berries,” “Gattu,” “Banarasi Jasoos,” “The Prince and the Crown of Stone” and “Naal 2.”
PictureTime will install its inflatable theatre at Kala Academy, one of IFFI’s main venue hubs, with additional open-air screenings at multiple sites across North and South Goa to enable local residents to access festival programming.
“This year’s programming — ranging from Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic classics to acclaimed contemporary titles like ’12th Fail’ and ‘Manjummel Boys’ — reflects the diversity and cultural richness of Indian cinema,” said Sushil Chaudhary, founder and CEO of PictureTime Digiplex. “We are especially excited about the screenings curated for children and young students, because nurturing early audiences is essential for the future of film appreciation.”
The Kala Academy inflatable theatre is expected to accommodate over 1,000 daily visitors, including international delegates, film professionals, student groups and cinema enthusiasts. Open-air screenings across Goa are projected to draw an additional 300-400 viewers per location each day.
PictureTime’s association with IFFI dates back to 2017 when the company organized Bioscope Village at the festival.
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