Kiran Rao Joins Jury of 27th Shanghai International Film Festival 2025

Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao has achieved another international milestone. She has been included in the international jury of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). This film festival is considered one of the most prestigious and competitive film festivals in Asia. Kiran Rao's inclusion in the jury is another important achievement in her illustrious career as a director, producer and writer.

He was included in the jury of the Shanghai Film Festival

Kiran Rao's recent film Laapataa Ladies , which was India's official entry in the Best International Feature Film category for the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars), not only won the hearts of the audience but also received rave reviews from critics. Now her inclusion in the jury of the Shanghai Film Festival is a symbol of the fact that her vision and storytelling skills are being taken seriously on the international stage as well.

This prestigious jury will be chaired by renowned Italian director and screenwriter Giuseppe Tornatore, known for the Oscar-winning film Cinema Paradiso. Along with Kiran Rao, this jury also includes many other famous cine personalities, including Argentine filmmaker Ivan Fund, Chinese actor and director Huang Bo, Greek producer Thanasis Karathanos, Chinese documentary director Yang Lina, and famous Chinese actress Yong Mei. Kiran Rao, while reacting on this occasion, said, "It is a matter of pride for me to be a part of this prestigious film festival that promotes international cinema and diversity of storytelling. I am very excited to see stories from all over the world on screen and to communicate on the cinema with my fellow jury members."

Will be held in Shanghai city of China, between June 13 and June 22, 2025

The 27th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival will be held in Shanghai, China, from 13 June to 22 June 2025. This festival is an important platform for global cinema, where cultural exchange as well as excellent cinema is recognized and encouraged. Emerging artists as well as veteran directors are given equal space here.

Kiran Rao's film Lapata Ladies was jointly presented by Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Pictures. The film presents themes of women's identity, independence, and self-realization against the backdrop of rural India with humor, empathy, and social insight. Its international acclaim shows that Kiran Rao has emerged as a unique and relevant voice in Indian cinema. Overall, Kiran Rao's inclusion in the international jury of the Shanghai Film Festival is a matter of pride not only for her but also for Indian cinema. It shows that Indian stories are now resonating across film platforms around the world, and their perspective is gaining importance in the perspective of world cinema.

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