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The curtains come down, but the stories stay. Moments of celebration, gratitude, and applause as AIFF 2026 reaches its grand finale. Cinema was watched, discussed, and deeply felt. Until we meet again. #AIFF2026 #GrandFinale #ClosingCeremony #FestivalMoments #CinemaCelebration

The film which achieved a milestone at international level, Sabar Bonda directed by Rohan Kanawade received the Audience Choice Award at AIFF 2026. #AIFF2026 #FilmFestival #FilmFestivalMoments

Nirvana received the best short film award under MGM Short Film category. #AIFF2026 #FilmFestival #FilmFestivalMoments

Another Marathwada Short Film special mention award was received by the film Sultan directed by Avinash Kambikar. #AIFF2026 #Film Festival #FilmFestivalMoments

There was the special mention award given to the film under the Marathawada Short Films category- Bayaan directed by Akash Vahtule. #AIFF2026 #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

The best Marathawada Short Film award was given to the film Mukta Article 21 directed by Satish Dhutadmal. #AIFF2026 #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Fipresci India awarded another film as special mention named Silent Rebellion directed by Marie Elsa Sgualdo. #AIFF2026 #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Fipresci India specail film award was received by Silent Rebellion directed by Marie Elsa Sgualdo. #AIFF2026 #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Special Mention Award was given to one more film Secret of a Mountain Serpent. #AIFF2026 #MeetTheMakers #IndiaFocus #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Special Mention Award was given to the film Magazine directed by Shubham Sanjay Shevade. #AIFF2026 #MeetTheMakers #IndiaFocus #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Silver Kailasa best actor award was received by Prajwal Kollal for the film Parajya. #AIFF2026 #MeetTheMakers #IndiaFocus #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Naaz Shaikh received Silver Kailasa best actress award for her character in the film Songs of Forgotten Trees. #AIFF2026 #MeetTheMakers #IndiaFocus #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Here is the winner of Silver Kailasa best screenplay award- Anuparna Roy for the film Songs of Forgotten Trees. #AIFF2026 #MeetTheMakers #IndiaFocus #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Applause for the winner of Golden Kailasa Award, film Parajya directed by Mahadev Hadpad. #AIFF2026 #MeetTheMakers #IndiaFocus #CinemaConversations #FilmFestival

Winners. Audiences. Stories. Cinema found its moment at AIFF 2026 and the journey continues beyond the screen. #AIFF2026 #FestivalMoments #Winners #CinemaLives

Beyond the screen lies dialogue. Filmmakers from the India Focus section engage in thoughtful exchanges with audiences at AIFF 2026. #AIFF2026 #MeetTheMakers #IndiaFocus #IndianCinema #FilmDialogue

Closing Ceremony along with Shri. Dr. Ashish Gadekar (Registrar, MGM University), Director Shri. Jayprad Desai, Director Shri. Dnyanesh Zoting, Core Organizer Nilesh Raut, Director of Prozone Centre, Dr. Shiv Kadam etc.

Shri. Dr. CS Venkateswaran (Senior Critic Jury Chairman FIPRESCI Competition), Shri Sunil Sukthankar (Festival Director, AIFF), Shri. Chandrakant Kulkarni (Artistic Director, AIFF), Shri. Dr. Vilas Sapkal (Vice Chancellor, MGM University).

Aiff guest for closing Ceremony: Shri. Nandkishor Kagliwal (Chairman Nath Group, Founder and Organizing Committee Chairman, AIFF), Shri. Resul Pookutty (Senior Sound Designer, Jury Chairman, Indian Cinema Competition)

The closing ceremony of the 11th AIFF 2026 For this ceremony honorable guests: renowned Film Director and Producer Shri. Aanand L. Rai, Shri. Ankushrao Kadam (Chancellor, MGM University and Chief Guide AIFF)