Film stars are held in Manali for the first time! 50 films, free access and ...

Last updated: June 6, 2025, 16:31 IST Himachal International Film and Art Festival will be held in Manali for the first time from June 13 to 15. This will lead to the display of 50 films, workshops, presence of Bollywood actors and free access for students … Read more in Kullu, the first is the first Himachal Film Festival highlights, a film festival in Manali on June 13-15. There is a show of 50 films at the festival. There will be a free enrollment for Himachali students. Kullu- Himachal International Film and Art Festival is arranged for the first time in Manali, the Tourism City of Kullu district. The event will be held in Devlok from June 13 to June 15. Its purpose is to bring the rich culture and local talents of Himachal to the country and abroad. At this festival, attempts will be made to get Himachal artists recognized internationally. The performance of 50 films is held under this event in Badagran, about 50 films will be shown over three days, which will include Himachali, Bollywood and documentary films. Organizer Raja Malhotra (founder, Kala Talent Foundation and Socha Foundation) said that many workshops will also be arranged in Devalok, in which the nuances of art, music and filmmaking will be taught. Bollywood stars will also be included at this festival such as Bollywood’s famous actors such as Pratibha Ranta, Adil Hussain, Sanjay Mishra and Raghuveer Yadav. These artists will lead local youths in the field of acting, direction and art. It will give a better platform and direction to the new generation Himachal. Himachali students will get free access via their ID card at the Free Entry Festival for Himachali students. Other interested audiences and art lovers can book tickets via the Skillbox website. The last date for ticket booking was set on May 30. Anurag Vashisht, co-founder of the rural Himachal Foundation, will be associated with the Village Outreach program, informed that ‘Village Outreach Program’ is also started in the towns of Kullu. Below, acting, music and theater workshops will be arranged by NSD (National School of Drama) in Jana Village and Seu Bagh. The event will be held in the town on June 9 and on June 17-18 in Seu Bagh. NSD to give scholarship will be offered throughout the year, in the training outreach program, NSD artists will lead children and local talents. Bursaries will also be given to talented children who take training. This program will not only be once, but this process will continue by the NSD coaches throughout the year. Location: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh