**Executive Summary**
This report documents the red carpet arrivals at the closing ceremony of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026, held in Mumbai on June 21, 2026. The event served as the grand finale to a week-long celebration of cinema, attended by high-ranking government officials and prominent film industry figures. Key action items include an invitation for media professionals to coordinate interviews through the festival's dedicated media desk.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview**
* **Occasion:** The Closing Ceremony of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026.
* **Date and Location:** June 21, 2026, in Mumbai.
* **Duration:** The ceremony marked the conclusion of a week-long festival.
* **Prominent Attendees: Government and Administration**
* **Shri Jishnu Dev Varma:** Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra.
* **Shri Kiran Kulkarni:** Secretary, Marathi Language and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.
* **Prakash Magdum:** Managing Director, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
* **Prominent Attendees: Film Industry and Academia**
* **Filmmakers and Directors:** Acclaimed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and renowned animator-director Raimund Krumme.
* **Actors:** Actresses Aimee Baruah and Sheena Chohan.
* **Technical and Heritage Experts:** Dr. Kiran Shantaram and Ujwal Nirgudkar (Technical Advisor to India’s National Film Heritage Mission).
* **Institutional Leadership:** Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT).
* **Media and Social Engagement**
* **Social Media:** Public engagement is encouraged via the hashtag #MIFF2026 and tagging @pibmumbai on X.
* **Inquiry Channel:** Journalists, bloggers, and vloggers seeking interviews or interactions with filmmakers are directed to contact miff.mediadesk@pib.gov.in.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Film Industry Professionals and Dignitaries**
**Impact**
They represent the creative and administrative leadership of the festival, participating in the high-profile red carpet event to conclude the international cinematic celebration.
**Action Required**
No specific post-event action is required from these attendees as per the document.
**Stakeholder: Journalists, Bloggers, and Vloggers**
**Impact**
They are provided with a formal channel to secure interviews and professional interactions with featured filmmakers and attendees.
**Action Required**
Must email the MIFF media desk (miff.mediadesk@pib.gov.in) with the specific subject line "Take One with PIB" to request interviews.
**Stakeholder: Public and Cinema Enthusiasts**
**Impact**
The public is invited to engage with the festival’s digital presence and share their interest in the event's content.
**Action Required**
Use the hashtag #MIFF2026 and tag @pibmumbai on social media platforms to share festival-related content.
Key Entities Referenced
Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF): The 19th edition of the international film festival focused on documentary, short fiction, and animation films, organized in Mumbai.
National Film Development Corporation (NFDC): The primary organizing body and central agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting responsible for managing the festival.
National Film Heritage Mission: A national initiative represented at the event aimed at the preservation, conservation, and restoration of India's cinematic heritage.
Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT): A specialized educational institution whose leadership participated in the event, highlighting the festival's focus on technical and creative education in cinema.
MIFF 2026: In Pictures - Red
Carpet Arrivals at the 19th
MIFF Closing Ceremony 2026
Mumbai, 21 June 2026
The red carpet of the Closing Ceremony of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026
was graced by several dignitaries and renowned personalities from the film industry.
The event was attended by Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, Secretary,
Marathi Language and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Kiran Kulkarni, and Managing
Director, NFDC Prakash Magdum. The event also saw the presence of acclaimed filmmaker Ashutosh
Gowariker, actress Aimee Baruah, actress Sheena Chohan, Dr. Kiran Shantaram and renowned
animator-director Raimund Krumme.
Relive the glamour, smiles, and memorable moments that marked the grand finale of a week long
celebration of cinema at MIFF 2026.
Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Jishnu Dev Varma , Secretary, Marathi Language and Cultural
Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Kiran Kulkarni and Managing Director, NFDC Prakash
Magdum, on the red carpet ahead of the Closing Ceremony of the 19th Mumbai International Film
Festival (MIFF).Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and Managing Director, NFDC, Prakash Magdum, on the red carpet
ahead of the Closing Ceremony of the 19th MIFF.
Actress Aimee Baruah arrives at the red carpet of the Closing Ceremony of the 19th MIFF.Dr. Kiran Shantaram, son of legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram, and Ujwal Nirgudkar, Technical Advisor
to India’s National Film Heritage Mission, on the red carpet at the MIFF 2026 Closing Ceremony.
Dr. Vishwas Deoskar CEO Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) gracing the red carpet event
of MIFF closing ceremonyActress Sheena Chohan graces the red carpet at the Closing Ceremony of MIFF 2026
Director & Animator, Raimund Krumme graces the red carpet at the MIFF 2026 Closing Ceremony.
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