Parda Faash is a two day film festival presented by the Asia Society India Centre in Mumbai in collaboration with Film Southasia and Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai. The festival showcases independent cinema from across South Asia, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and cultural practitioners through screenings and conversations.
Featuring films from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and beyond, Parda Faash began with a focus on contemporary non-fiction cinema, highlighting themes of gender, sexuality, identity, and the experiences of marginalised communities. Building on this foundation, Parda Faash 3.0 expands its programme to include documentaries, fiction films, shorts, and hybrid works that reflect the evolving landscape of South Asian filmmaking.
Guided by the theme Acts of Hope, the current edition explores resilience, care, transition, and the pursuit of more equitable futures. Alongside screenings, the festival fosters dialogue around storytelling, representation, and the role of cinema in shaping contemporary understandings of South Asia. The 2026 edition has been developed with consulting creative director Smriti Kiran.
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How to Reach Mumbai
1. By Air: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, formerly known as Sahar International Airport, is the primary international airport serving the Mumbai metropolitan area. It is situated about 30 km from the main Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) train station. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji has two terminals. Terminal 1, or the domestic terminal, was the old airport referred to as Santa Cruz Airport, and some locals still use this name. Terminal 2, or the international terminal, replaced the old terminal 2, formerly known as Sahar Airport. The Santa Cruz Domestic Airport is about 4.5 km from the international airport. There are regular direct flights to Mumbai from most major cities in India and across the world. Buses and cabs are easily available from the airport to reach desired destinations.
2. By Rail: Mumbai is very well connected to rest of India by train. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the most popular station in Mumbai. Trains to Mumbai are available from all major railway stations in India. Some important Mumbai trains of note are the Mumbai Rajdhani, Mumbai Duronto, and Konkan Kanya Express.
3. By Road: Mumbai is well-connected with national highways and expressways. Visiting by bus is economical for individual tourists. Government-run and private buses operate daily services. Travelling to Mumbai by car is a common choice made by travellers, and hailing a cab or hiring a private car is an efficient way of exploring the city.
The festival takes place at the Coomaraswamy Hall, CSMVS. CSMVS is easily accessible by road and rail transport. Direct buses going towards Colaba are ideal, and for those taking the local train, both Churchgate and CSMT are close by.
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