Indian Film Delegation Visits Iran for Fajr Film Festival

As part of the Tell Me About Iran initiative a delegation of Indian film industry figures traveled to Iran to explore cinematic collaborations and attend the 43rd Fajr Film Festival. This visit organized by the Iranian Cultural House in Mumbai and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization aimed to strengthen Iran-India film relations and showcase Iran’s rich cinematic heritage.

 Delegation Members:

🎬 K. Shanmugam – Secretary, Chennai International Film Festival

🎬 Mohan Das – Secretary, Lake City Film Festival, Mumbai

🎬 Erhan Jamal – Indian filmmaker & writer

🎬 Zakir Hussain Sheikh – Cinema expert, Iranian Cultural House in Mumbai

🎬 Mehdi Salehi – Head of Radio, TV & Press Cooperation, Islamic Culture & Relations Organization

 

📍 Key Highlights of the Trip:

🎥 Meetings with Iranian cinema officials & industry leaders

🎥 Visit to the Ghazali Film Town & Salman Farsi movie set

🎥 Discussions with Filment executives & Dolphin Boy animation team

🎥 Attendance at the Fajr Film Festival

🎥 Interviews with major TV & news networks

🏛️ Cultural visits to historic sites, including the Cinema Museum & Isfahan

 

🔹 The "Tell Me About Iran" initiative is dedicated to countering negative media portrayals of Iran by inviting global cultural figures for firsthand experiences. Through authentic storytelling, this effort fosters cultural exchange and strengthens international ties.

 

📽️ Cinema knows no borders—bridging cultures, one frame at a time! 🌍