10 Indian movies that you can watch at the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is back this year after a three-year hiatus, and the lineup of Indian films is sure to excite every cinephile. It includes classic titles from the New Wave cinema movement in 1970s Kerala, internationally acclaimed films, world premieres, and more. You can catch these cinematic delights at a theatre near you from October 25 to November 5.

Here are some of the Indian films that you can watch:

Pushtaini 

Director: Vinod Rawat

Pushtaini revolves around Bhuppi, a struggling actor entangled in an embarrassing scandal, yearning to grasp his final shot at stardom. He’s compelled to return to his hometown and confront his past, embarking on a journey through the mountains where he encounters strangers and unforeseen adventures, all while remaining oblivious to what the journey holds for him.

Stolen

Director: Karan Tejpal

The film portrays the collision of multiple facets of India at a railway station, where an infant is abducted from the side of a sleeping mother. This thought-provoking movie was recently showcased at the BFI London Film Festival.

Sthal
Director: Jayant Digambar Somalkar

Sthal (A Match) delves into the tradition of arranged marriages in rural India, where the relentless pursuit of a girl’s marriage takes precedence over the basic necessities of life. The story is narrated from the viewpoint of a young girl, Savita, shedding light on patriarchy, colorism, and deep-seated social issues in society.

The Buckingham Murders
Director: Hansal Mehta

The Buckingham Murders, featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead role, revolves around a British-Indian detective coping with the recent loss of her child. Her assignment is to investigate the murder of a 10-year-old child in Buckinghamshire.

Thadavu (The Sentence)
Director: Fazil Razak

Thadavu (The Sentence) stands as the sole Malayali film to be featured at the JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023. The film compellingly portrays the challenges faced by Geetha, who is alone, terminally ill, and without employment, making it impossible for her to afford the necessary medical treatment. In desperation, she hatches a plan to commit a crime, as incarcerated individuals receive free medical care.

Dilli Dark
Director: Dibakar Das Roy

Dilli Dark is a 100-minute dark comedy film presented in Hindi, English, Yoruba, and Pidgin languages. The story revolves around a Nigerian boy living in New Delhi who aspires to pursue an MBA and establish his life in India. However, his part-time job leads him to lead a dubious double life in a city known for its challenges for outsiders.

Against the Tide
Director: Sarvnik Kaur

Aatmapamphlet is a coming-of-age film that follows a boy’s journey as he seeks to confess his love to his first crush. This film earned a selection at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Indi(r)a’s Emergency
Director: Vikramaditya Motwane

Indi(r) a’s Emergency is a three-part documentary series that delves into one of the most contentious chapters in post-Independence Indian history, spanning from 1975 to 1977 when Indira Gandhi imposed a nationwide state of emergency. This period was marked by severe restrictions on civil liberties and press freedom, along with the cancellation of elections.

The Rapist
Director: Aparna Sen

The Rapist, featuring Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead role, revolves around a middle-class academic who confronts her rapist, seeking an explanation for his actions.

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