A CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL BONDS

INDIAN CINEMA SHINES AT THE MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL FILM WEEK, REPORTS SUMAN SHARMA

Indian cinema's strong connection with Russian audiences was prominently showcased at the Moscow International Film Week, which began on August 23 at the Khudozhestvenny Cinema. This year's festival was a grand event, featuring over 300 screenings from more than 40 countries, including Russia, China and Turkey.

The festival kicked off with a screening of Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, which received heartfelt praise from the audience for its unique storytelling and cultural resonance. Indian cinema was particularly celebrated on the second day, with showings of Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD and SS Rajamouli's blockbuster RRR. The drama, emotions, and action in Kalki captivated the crowd and the evening was further enlivened by Russian artistes dancing to Bollywood hits like Kehna hi kya from Dil Se. The event also featured Indian cuisine, which was warmly received by the Russian attendees.