Here are all the Indian creations that have secured a spot on the festival lineup, from September 7 to 17:
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Unity: Gala presentations
Starring Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaz Gill and Pradhuman Singh Mall, the film delves into the journey of Kanika Kapoor, a woman in her thirties, as she navigates her search for true love and fulfillment.
Lost Ladies
Unity: Center piece
Set in rural India in 2001, Kiran Rao’s second directorial effort unfolds as a comic tale involving two young brides caught in a web of mistaken identities. The film features Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goel in lead roles.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam / The world is family
Unity: TIFF documents
Anand Patwardhan, a documentary filmmaker, presents a poignant portrayal of his parents, exploring the complex connection between their lives and India’s struggle for independence.
Kill
Unity: Midnight Madness
In the cinematic narrative directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and brought to life through the production efforts of Karan Johar, Guneet Monga, Achin Jain and Apoorva Mehta, a train en route to New Delhi transforms into a battlefield. Here, a duo of commandos engage in a fierce conflict against a marauding bandit horde. The cast includes Lakshya Lalwani, Tanya Maniktala and Raghav Juyal.
Sthal / A Match
Unity: Discovery
In Jayant Digambar Somalkar’s debut feature film, the narrative revolves around a young woman’s struggle for autonomy in a patriarchal society that strongly supports arranged marriages as the only option.
Dear Jassi
Unity: Platform
Presented in both Punjabi and English, Tarsem Singh Dhandwar’s filmmaking marks his initial foray into an Indian setting. The film is inspired by a true story, depicting the fiery journey of a young couple determined to overcome all odds to unite.
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