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Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)

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Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is one of the most prestigious (and glamorous) events that takes place in Dubai; it also happens to be the leading film festival in the region.

Bollywood at DIFF

Dubai International Film Festival attracts film-buffs from allover the world, including Bollywood (Bollywood celebrities are a regular at the DIFF).

However, this time there are a couple of developments that will excite Bollywood celebs who will attend the DIFF.

  1. Aditya Chopra’s directed Befikre, starring Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor, will have its world premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) 2016.
  2. DIFF 2016 will also honour veteran actress Rekha with a lifetime achievement award.

About Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)

Devoted to nurturing and promoting excellence in Arab cinema, the event is a wonderful celebration of Arab & international cinema, and filmmakers. It attracts film-buffs to Dubai, from Hollywood, Bollywood and beyond.

“The Dubai Film Connection plays a fundamental role in supporting filmmakers from the Arab region to build strong networks with film industry professionals from across the international industry and provides vital funding opportunities to help bring their feature film projects to the screen,” says Jane Williams, Director – Film Connection.

Watch: DIFF 2015 Highlights

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