ZEE5, India's largest home-grown video streaming platform, has been consistently catering to billon viewer’s entertainment needs over the last 4 years and has strengthened its position as India’s go-to entertainment platform providing an array of content in multiple languages. 2022 has been a good year for the platform and validating the same is International Film Festival of India which has shortlisted 4 blockbuster films – The Kashmir Files, RRR, Dharamveer and Tonic - to be screened at the Goa event in November,
IFFI is held every year between November 20 and 28 and is conducted jointly by the Directorate of Film Festivals (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa. In the past editions, several significant films have premiered here and celebrities from all over India, as well as the world, have made their presence felt. The 53rd edition, which will begin in less than three weeks, also promises to be an exciting affair.
Adding to the excitement of cinema goers, IFFI announced the line-up recently which includes quite a few notable films including the much-awaited Madhur Bhandarkar film, India Lockdown. Produced by Dr. Jayantilal Gada, Bhandarkar Entertainment and Pranav Jain’s P J Motions Pictures, India Lockdown’s world premiere is confirmed at IFFI, Goa on 21st November ahead of its world digital premiere on ZEE5 on 2nd December.
A direct-to-digital release, India Lockdown is a hard-hitting film, inspired by true events and depicting the repercussions of the covid pandemic on the people of India. Starring Shweta Basu Prasad, Aahana Kumra, Prateik Babbar and Sai Tamhankar in key roles, it is one of the most awaited films of the year and India’s first feature film on Covid pandemic.
In addition to India Lockdown’s World premiere, IFFI will also be screening blockbuster hits - The Kashmir Files, RRR, Dharamveer and Tonic at the Goa event. These films have made it to the IFFI list owing to their success, box office collection, critical acclaim and more. All four movies are now streaming on ZEE5.
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “IFFI is a prestigious film festival recognised across the world and ZEE5 is proud and honoured to have the screening of 4 films at IFFI. These films have garnered widespread love from critics and fans alike and we hope that they get more love and recognition at IFFI. Additionally, we are excited to host India Lockdown’s world premiere at IFFI and get the first reactions of delegates and cinema lovers as this is our honest attempt at showcasing the repercussions of the covid pandemic on the people of India”.
Madhur Bhandarkar said, "I am excited for India Lockdown's global premiere at IFFI. Every citizen across the world will relate to this film as covid binded us together and made us stronger. We experienced similar emotions, frustrations and uncertainties unlike ever before and India Lockdown will capture all that and more. This film is my lockdown baby, and I am looking forward to showcasing it at IFFI where cinema lovers across the globe come together for their common passion of storytelling".
From multiple screenings and filmmaking workshops to a series of artist meet-and-greets, International Film Festival of India assembles movie buffs, directors, producers, and culture-seeking tourists from across the world. With the premiere of ‘India Lockdown’, the audience will get to witness touching tales of ordinary people put into extraordinary circumstances!
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