Madhuri Dixit makes a powerful comeback to the thriller genre with Mrs Deshpande, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The gripping series follows her as a seemingly gentle woman who is, in reality, a convicted serial killer helping the police hunt down a copycat. Releasing December 19, 2025, on JioHotstar, the show explores crime, trauma and a tense mother–son partnership.
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IFFI Closes International Section on a High with Thailand’s Surreal Gem A Useful Ghost
Thailand’s A Useful Ghost wrapped the International section at IFFI with a whimsical, surreal story of love, loss, and an unusual ghost—a vacuum cleaner. Director Ratchapoom and his team reveal the playful visuals, emotional depth, and global journey behind this extraordinary film.
Tribeny Rai’s Shape of Momos Brings Everyday Sikkimese Lives to the Big Screen at IFFI 2025
Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s debut feature Shape of Momos premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India, offering a heartfelt portrayal of everyday life in Sikkim while highlighting the challenges of a nascent regional film industry.
Kei Ishikawa Brings A Pale View of Hills to Life at the 56th IFFI, Goa
Japanese director Kei Ishikawa captivated IFFI audiences with A Pale View of Hills, his adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, reflecting on memory, post-war identity, and the complexities of women’s stories across generations.
“This Tempting Madness” Team Unpacks Memory, Misogyny & Survival at IFFI 2025
At the IFFI press conference, the cast and crew of This Tempting Madness opened up about transforming a painful real-life story into a psychologically charged film. Director Jennifer Montgomery, producer Andrew Davis, and actors Suraj Sharma and Zenobia Shroff discussed trauma, memory, misogyny, and the responsibility of portraying truth with empathy.
