By Girijashankar Sundaresan from Chennai, disciple of Chitravina Shri. N Narasimhan, Chitravina Shri. N Ravikiran & Sri. RK Shriramkumar.

Accompanists: Delhi Sridhar (Violin) and Manohar Balatchandirane (Mridangam)

PHULE

(129 min; 2025; Hindi)

Directed by Anant Mahadevan

The film is based on the true story of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule - India’s first social reformers who challenged caste and gender norms with courage and conviction and played a pivotal role in advancing women's rights and education in Maharashtra, leaving a legacy that continues to influence social reform movements across the country.

(Collaboration: Maharashtra Sanskritik ani Rannaniti Adhyayan Samiti)

Director: Shri Ramesh Sharma

The documentary is a post-mortem of the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide and the Anatomy of the Coup which led to the assassination of Sheik Mujibur-Rahman.

Screening of documentary film by Dr. Hindol Sengupta, Professor at O.P .Jindal Global University on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the late renowned Buddhist monk

Chief Guest: H.E. Mr. Ganbold Dambajav, Ambassador of Mongolia to India

Guest of Honour: Abhijit Halder, Director General, International Buddhist Confederation

This special documentary is all about the life of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, a Buddhist monk and diplomat who made a big impact in Ladakh. He also served as India's ambassador to Mongolia for ten years, where he helped bring back Buddha Dhamma after Communism ended.

Screening will be followed by a conversation between the filmmaker and Dr Sonam Wangchuk

Flute concert by Hiroki Okano, renowned Japanese musician and sound artist, globally recognised in the ambient and new age music scene. His music blends electronic sounds, traditional music, and world music, centred on themes of earth consciousness, cosmic consciousness, and prayer.

Okano’s music offers a unique and immersive soundscape, providing audiences with a one-of-a-kind experience. Through his music, Okano aims to help audiences feel the healing power of music, connect deeply with life and nature, and spread the message of peace and harmony

(Collaboration: The Japan Foundation, New Delhi)

# MOG!

(120 minutes; 2023, Konkani with English subtitles)

Director: Jojo D'Souza

NRI chef Lionel (Bharath) returns to Goa to sell his estranged father’s café. A fiery misunderstanding leads him to Celina (Nakshatra Medhekar), a bubbly baker’s daughter. As their love story unfolds, a long-buried secret from Celina’s father threatens to unravel everything. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Goa, MOG! is a stirring tale of love, silence, and redemption.

(Collaboration: Goenkarancho Ekvot)

Mogacho Korar

(120 minutes, 2025, Konkani with English Subtitles)

Director: Silverio Cardoza

Mogacho Korar" is a Konkani phrase that translates to "Love's Promise" or "Pact of Love". It's also, the title of a Konkani film directed by Victor, which explores family relationships, particularly between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, and emphasizes the importance of building harmonious relationships and staying united. The film aims to convey the message that love and unity is essential for a happy family life, especially in challenging times.

(Collaboration: Goenkarancho Ekvot)

A festival of feature and documentary films organised in collaboration with Goenkarancho Ekvot

Inauguration

Followed by Film Screening

Pedru Poder

(115 minutes,2020, Konkani with English Subtitles)

Director: Jojo D'Souza

A light-hearted yet realistic romantic comedy that delves into the life of Pedru, a traditional Goan baker (Poder) who aspires to break free from his humble origins and achieve wealth. He forms a bond with Daisy, a wealthy girl who cherishes simplicity. However, Daisy is also promised to her childhood friend, the affluent model Donald. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, friendship, trust, honesty, and deception, culminating in a story that is both entertaining and morally enriching

Manipuri Recital

By Shrobana Mitra Das from Kolkata, disciple of Guru Priti Patel

At 19:00

Kuchipudi Recital

By Washim Raja from Delhi, disciple of Guru Vanashree Rao

Bharatanatyam Recital

By Sujatha Ramanathan from Mumbai, disciple of Padmashri Guru Adayar K Lakshman, Guru Lata Raman and Sujatha Mohan

At 19:00

Kathak Recital

By Shipra Joshi from Delhi, disciple of Guru Prerana Shrimali

Accompanists: Karan Gangani (Padhant), Vijay Parihar (Vocals and harmonium ) Parminder Singh (Tabla) & Fateh Ali Khan (Sitar)