Aranya Sahay

Screenwriters Association Awards: Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Aryan Khan, and Aditya Dhar Land Major Nods; ‘Black Warrant’, ‘Khauf’, ‘Paatal Lok’, and ‘Panchayat’ Lead in Series

aranya sahay's striking film 'Humans in the Loop' has not only clinched the Film Independent Sloan Distribution Grant but has also earned a spot in the conversation for the Oscars, specifically for Best Original Screenplay.

The New York Indian Film Festival 2025 celebrated cinematic excellence, with Vipin Radhakrishnan’s 'Angammal' securing 'Best Film.' aranya sahay's 'Humans In The Loop' won 'Best Debut.' Shonali Bose and Rima Das shared the 'NYWIFT Excellence in Directing Award.' Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sharmila Tagore won 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress' respectively.

The MAMI Mumbai Festival (Oct 19-24) will feature over 110 films from 45+ countries across 50 languages. Highlights include the South Asia competition with 11 feature films, and the Focus South Asia segment showcasing 10 feature and 13 non-feature films. International projects and Academy Awards submissions will also be screened.

An interesting study, undertaken by a group of students from St Stephen's college, Delhi, have come out with some very fascinating facts about caste and religious practices in remote villages of the country.

'OMG 2' director Amit Rai opened up about the next instalment to the Akshay Kumar starrer film and shared that it is "going to be bigger" than the previous one.

The Laapataa Ladies producer is now backing Humans In The Loop as an Executive Producer

A film titled ‘Humans In The Loop’ showcases the relationship between AI and an Adivasi mother working in a data labelling centre in Jharkhand. The film explores issues such as the Western gaze in AI, indigenous knowledge systems, and the conflict between rural and urban life.

The 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has unveiled its power-packed nominations, which feature blockbuster and critically acclaimed films and OTT series like 'Stree 2', 'Homebound', 'Black Warrant', 'Baksho Bondi', 'L2 Empuraan', and 'Maharaj' among others.

Over the past years, the lopsided gender ratio among students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) has been a cause of concern for students as well as authorities. However, the scenario this year is different.

The festival expands Industry Day into a two-day forum connecting South Asian creatives and their projects in development with Hollywood executives, and offering a $10,000 Pitch Competition Grant.

Indian cinema is witnessing a positive shift as niche films gain traction alongside big-budget productions. Recent successes at Cannes and nationwide releases, coupled with OTT platforms and international festivals, are showcasing diverse storytelling. A discerning audience and well-considered promotion are crucial for these independent films to reach their full potential and resonate with viewers.

India's premier film market, WAVES Film Bazaar, organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), has unveiled selections across categories for its 19th edition which is set to run from November 20-24 in Goa alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), reported Variety.

2025 ends with Homebound and Humans In The Loop in the 2026 Oscar race. Ramayana, Toxic, Jailer 2, Drishyam 3, Mysaa…set for box office fight next year. What will pull audiences to theatres? Originality, not risk aversion, and out-of-the-box promotion, not generic marketing.

From the AI-centred ‘Humans in the Loop’ to grassroots film collectives, Adivasi storytellers are reclaiming the screen and redefining representation