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Bollywood film 'Fashion' to be screened in NY
The director of the film Madhur Bhandarkar will attend the event.
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Fashion Movie poster/ Madhur Bhandarkar / Wikipedia/ X (@IAArtsCouncil)
A special screening of the 2008 Bollywood film, Fashion is scheduled to take place in Manhattan, New York on March. 7.
The screening is a collaborative effort organized by the Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), and the Indian Consulate in New York. The director of the film Madhur Bhandarkar will attend the event.
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n a video statement, Bhandarkar invited audiences to join him for the screening, stating that it would explore "the journey of ambitious glamour and the reality that defines fashion."
@imbhandarkar is coming to NYC for a special screening of Fashion! Join us on *March 7 at 5:45 PM* at *Village East by Angelika* to relive this iconic film.
— Indo-American Arts Council (@IAArtsCouncil) March 4, 2025
Organized by IAAC, @nyindianff & @IndiainNewYork See you there! ️https://t.co/9FZn91Jgic#NYIFF #FashionTheFilm pic.twitter.com/OcSne8GA2T
Bhandarkar, who was honored with India’s fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, in 2016, is known for his socially relevant and critically acclaimed films.
His works, including Chandni Bar (2001), Page 3 (2005), and Traffic Signal (2007), have earned multiple National Film Awards for their deep dives into various facets of Indian society, from media and politics to corporate life and the entertainment industry.
The movie, Fashion delves into the journey of an ambitious small-town woman navigating the complexities of the Indian fashion industry. The film features standout performances by Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut, both of whom received National Film Awards for their roles. Since its release, Fashion has been lauded for its portrayal of the challenges and realities within the glamour world.
The IAAC, established in 1998, is dedicated to promoting Indian art forms in the United States, encompassing theatre, film, fashion, music, dance, and literature. The council's flagship event, the New York Indian Film Festival, showcases a diverse array of films related to India and its diaspora.
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