14th Jagran Film Festival to Kick Off on August 20 in Delhi
The 14th edition of the Rajnigandha Presents Jagran Film Festival is scheduled to launch on August 20 in New Delhi. The multi-city travelling event will begin with a four-day opening segment at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre before touring 14 Indian cities and wrapping up with the Jagran Film Festival Awards on November 1, 2026, in Mumbai.
What Happened
The opening ceremony in Delhi is set to feature attendance from the Hon’ble Minister of Information & Broadcasting alongside diplomats, industry members, and distinguished guests. Over four days in Delhi, attendees will experience film premieres, masterclasses, screenings, interactive sessions, and panel discussions. The festival will subsequently travel across Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Agra, Dehradun, Gorakhpur, Hisar, Ludhiana, Patna, Ranchi, Meerut, and Mumbai. Key programming includes special retrospectives, such as The Language of Timeless Grace dedicated to actress Moushumi Chatterjee, as well as commemorations marking 125 years of V. Shantaram, 50 years of Girish Kasaravalli, and the birth centenary of Raj Kumar.
Key Highlights
- Tributes for artists including playback singer Asha Bhosle, actors Dharmendra, Asrani, Satish Shah, and filmmaker Béla Tarr.
- Special screenings of acclaimed feature films such as Chandni Bar and Lagaan.
- Emerging talent initiatives including JFF Untitled – Season 2 and a Live AI Filmmaking Workshop.
- Participating industry personalities including Imtiaz Ali, Madhur Bhandarkar, Sudhir Mishra, Guneet Monga, Lillete Dubey, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Aimee Baruah, Tess Joseph, and Mukesh Chhabra.
Why This Matters
According to Basant Rathore, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Brand Development at Jagran Prakashan Ltd., the festival aims to take meaningful cinema beyond metropolitan cities and provide a democratic platform connecting established artists, aspiring creators, and diverse audiences.
What to Watch Next
Organisers will announce the complete film line-up, detailed schedule, registration procedures, and celebrity attendance lists in the coming weeks ahead of the festival kick-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does the Jagran Film Festival begin?
The festival begins on August 20 with a four-day opening event at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath, New Delhi.
Which cities are included in the festival tour?
The festival will visit New Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Agra, Dehradun, Gorakhpur, Hisar, Ludhiana, Patna, Ranchi, Meerut, and Mumbai.
When will the festival conclude?
The tour concludes on November 1, 2026, with the Jagran Film Festival Awards in Mumbai, honoring excellence in film and OTT content.
Source: Information provided via Bollywood Hungama.