The five-time National Award and three-time Filmfare Award-winning actress Jaya Ahsan is currently in Goa at the festival, triumphantly attending the screenings, with five of her films being showcased at the IFFI, marking a remarkable feat in her career.
Renowned Iranian filmmaker producer, and screenwriter Majid Majidi is scheduled to visit Dhaka in January to conduct a special master class during the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival.
Dariush Mehrjui was hailed as one of the co-founders of the Iranian new wave of social realism due to his famed film “The Cow” (1969) which depicted the losses of rural Iranian farmers due to losing their cattle.