-Chandigarh, April 27: The 5th Chandigarh Music and Film Festival commenced with grand opening at the Municipal Bhavan in Sector-35A, Chandigarh, drawing a large crowd of film enthusiasts, students and emerging filmmakers. The festival witnessed the participation of industry professionals and renowned filmmakers, including Rahul Rawali, Nirmal Rishi, Ali Asgar, Priti Sapru, Inaamul Haq, Mushtaq Khan, Dibyendu Bhattaharya, Manish Wadhwa, Anang Desai, Sunita Dhir, Rupinder Rupi, Karamjit Anmol, Seema Kausal, Malkeet Pauni, Vijay Patkar and Rajesh Sharma.
The opening day of the festival showcased a diverse array of feature films and short films, offering attendees a unique and interactive experience with leading filmmakers, actors, directors and producers. These discussions provided valuable insights into current trends and filmmaking techniques shaping the cinema industry.
Rajesh Sharma, Director of the Film Festival, said: “This festival is not just a celebration of cinema but a platform where stories, voices and creative visions from across the country come together. It’s heartening to witness such overwhelming participation from both veterans and emerging talent.”
The festival will continue on April 28 and 29, 2024, at Chandigarh University, offering additional screenings and interactive sessions with film industry professionals.
Among the short films showcased during the festival’s opening day were, “Address” directed by Anmol Thind, “Abhaas” directed by Sachin Rahela, “Ticket” directed by Sarv Singh, “Trend” directed by Ajay Sahota, “Aashqi on Loop” directed by Viki Bhardwaj, “Mandvi Ka Malam” directed by Nakul Jain, “Angreji Wali Madam” directed by Fateh, “Glitch” directed by Nav Sidhu, “Matlab” directed by Gaggi Singh, “Chitta v/s Mappe” directed by Simipreet Kaur, “Hola Mohalla The Sikh Festival” directed by Gursimran Singh, “Munafa” directed by Sapinder Singh Shergill, “Kirdar” directed by Jashan Singh Arneja, “Siraf – To The Culmination of Things” directed by Balpreet Kaur, “Kachi Umar” directed by Abhilasha Prajapati, “Main Ya Bhagat” directed by Nisha Luthra
The 5th Chandigarh Music and Film Festival continues to celebrate the vibrant world of cinema and promises to deliver more exciting screenings and engaging interactions in the days ahead.
