New Delhi [India], May 15: The IMPPA stall at the prestigious 78th Cannes Film Festival was officially inaugurated on 14th May 2025 by the internationally acclaimed directors and actors Mr. Shekhar Kapur and Mr. Anupam Kher in the presence of the visionary and dedicated President of IMPPA, Mr. Abhay Sinha; Sr. Vice President Ms. Sushama Shiromanee; Vice Presidents Mr. Atul Patel & Mr. Surendra alias Tinu Verma; Hon. General Secretary Mr. Kukoo Kohli; and Executive Committee Members Mr. Ghanshyam Bhai Talaviya & Mr. Sundeep Singh Bedi (Bobby Bedi), along with a large delegation of IMPPA Member Producers.
For decades, Indian cinema has woven tales of joy, struggle, and triumph, touching hearts across cultures and continents by making films and all entertainment content in diverse languages, spanning English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Bengali, and various other regional languages that have never been offered an international platform and have longed for a truly global stage. IMPPA has taken the lead by becoming the first among producers’ associations to offer a readymade platform to its members to exhibit their films and other entertainment content before the world with the firm belief that every story deserves to be heard. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene villages of Rajasthan, Indian films carry with them the dreams, values, and hopes of over a billion hearts.
These films highlight the richness, creativity, and global appeal of Indian cinema to audiences worldwide. The featured films and serials include 1946 Direct Action Day, Chorni, Indian vs. NRI Wives, Lost & Found in Kumbh, Mission Grey House, Nafratein, The Second Wind, Vijeyta, Nirdhaar (Marathi), Sanam Teri Kasam, Bhootnii, Pintu Ki Pappi, and Blind Game. Saas Kamaal Bahu Dhamal (Bhojpuri), Bajrangi (Bhojpuri), Footanibaaz, Welcome, Annapoorani (Tamil), Sarpanchi 2024 (Punjabi), Ai Dil Ji le Zara, Bin Piya Doli Bin Piya Gawana, Chandra Dev, Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi, Kusthi, Mati Ke Lal Superstar, Raj Mahal, and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (Re-release). Market screenings at Cannes for An Anthology (Feddora’s Wrinkles, Naina, Meet Mr. Chang), I Am I Can, M4M—Motive for Murder, and Pichchar. As the festival unfolds, IMPPA’s presence promises to ignite new possibilities for Indian cinema, paving the way for networking sessions, meaningful interactions with international producers, and a vibrant buzz around curated screenings—setting the stage for collaborations that transcend borders. Celebrating the power of cinema to unite, inspire, and heal. IMPPA stands tall at Cannes 2025, not just as an association, but as the beating heart of a nation that dares to dream big.
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