Dehradun: Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand is known for being hub of prolific education and activities and this is further cemented as Tula’s ,one of the prestigious educational institutes based in Dehradun, hosts this year’s edition of Dehradun International Film Festival(DIFF) in its revered corridors. Being held from 3^rd to 5^th November, the festival was graced by the presence of some renowned faces of bollywood industry such as Subhash Ghai, Prem Chopra, Payal Rohatgi, Parvin Dabbas, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Raza Murad, Preeti Jhingiani and Rajeev Nigam.’to exalt the already electrifying event.

The festival instilled the value of “Reel to Real Friendship” amongst its visitors as it unleashed a plethora of movies belonging to diverse categories to thrill and entice the residents of Dehradun. Core values for the Festival include artistic excellence, creativity, hospitality, accessibility, and fiscal responsibility ere promoted as the movies witnessed a phenomenal reception amongst the eclectic yet discerning audience. The festival is noted for its welcoming environment for musicians and audience members, and strives to be inclusive and accessible through outreach concerts, post-concert chats with artists, and open rehearsals.

The 3- day event saw a rush of activities as classics like Raam Teri Ganga Mali, Noorie, and DoAnjaane shared space with Avant guarde creations such as Chumbak, May mother is a liar, Iive, Clean India Maya and other such brilliant creations. The presence of bollywood industry such as  RazaMurad, Prem Chopra , Subhash Ghai and many more has uplifted the charm as these veterans provided a discourse on the tropes of Indian Cinema. This film festival platform acts as an exhibit to the tremendous potentialities and abilities of youth, and intends to lay the foundation stone of friendship among the Global film makers.