Kirti Kulhari's 'Kinaare' to Premiere at DIFF — SkimNews
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- Kirti Kulhari produced her first feature film 'Kinaare' through her banner Kintsukuroi Films, co-produced by Abhishek Koka and Maansi Guptey, marking her debut as a producer.
- 'Kinaare' will premiere at the 15th Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF), running October 29–November 1 in Upper Dharamshala, with an online edition November 2–9.
- Akbar Quadri and Azam Quadri wrote and directed 'Kinaare', starring Kulhari as Amina, a single woman caring for her aging parents whose past resurfaces when her long-absent cousin returns.
- Rima Das’ 'Not a Hero' will open DIFF with its South Asia premiere, following its Berlinale debut where it received a Crystal Bear Special Mention and later won best indie film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
- DIFF’s 2024 lineup includes Don Palathara’s 'The Uncertainty Principle', Shilpi Gulati’s 'Cool Ladies Club', and Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s '9 Temples to Heaven', among others from international festivals.
Why it matters: Independent Indian cinema gains visibility through DIFF’s platform, with first-time producer Kirti Kulhari and festival-opening recognition for Rima Das signaling growing support for regional, character-driven storytelling outside mainstream circuits. The festival's curation emphasizes female authorship and grassroots narratives, elevating underrepresented voices in Indian film.
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