Celebrate the launch of Men Like Ours, the debut novel by author Bindu Bansinath. Bansinath will be joined in conversation by acclaimed writer Daphne Palasi Andreades for an evening discussing identity, family, masculinity, and contemporary South Asian storytelling. The event will include a reading, conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing. About the Speakers: Bindu Bansinath …
Masala Mingle is a vibrant full-day South Asian cultural marketplace, food experience, and community gathering taking place in Downtown Brooklyn. The event brings together South Asian artists, makers, small businesses, creatives, food vendors, and community members for a day celebrating culture, creativity, and connection. Visitors can expect: South Asian artisan and vintage vendors Food pop-ups …
Experience Mira Nair’s beloved modern classic Monsoon Wedding (2001), a vibrant comedy-drama set amid the chaos and celebration of a lavish Punjabi wedding in New Delhi. The film follows an extended family gathering over four days of wedding festivities, where romance, secrets, generational conflict, and personal revelations unfold beneath the spectacle of music, dancing, and …
The 2026 New York Indian Film Festival opens its pre-festival celebrations with a special screening of the iconic Hindi classic Sholay (1975), directed by Ramesh Sippy. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian films ever made, the epic action-drama blends western, adventure, comedy, and tragedy while following two small-time criminals hired to stop the …
The 2026 New York Indian Film Festival opens with Boong, the acclaimed Manipuri coming-of-age drama directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. The BAFTA-winning film follows a young boy from Imphal who embarks on a journey to find his missing father, blending childhood adventure with themes of family, resilience, and life in contemporary Manipur. The film has earned …
In partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, present Bibhu Mohapatr in conversation with Marc Karimzadeh The National Arts Club and its Fashion Committee, in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, present Bibhu Mohapatra in conversation with Marc Karimzadeh for an exploration of his illustrious career.
Presented as part of the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), Breaking the Code is a festival screening highlighting contemporary South Asian independent cinema and emerging storytelling voices. NYIFF, organized by the Indo-American Arts Council, is North America’s longest-running festival dedicated to Indian independent film. The festival showcases feature films, documentaries, and shorts from …
Full Plate screens as part of the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). The contemporary drama explores themes of economic survival, faith, and social expectations, examining the tensions between personal ambition and community responsibility. The screening is part of NYIFF’s annual showcase of independent Indian cinema and South Asian storytelling.
This NYIFF 2026 double-feature presentation pairs the feature film How To Not Have Sex with the short film Distance, exploring themes of intimacy, emotional disconnect, memory, and unresolved relationships. The screening highlights contemporary independent storytelling focused on human connection and personal identity, continuing NYIFF’s showcase of boundary-pushing South Asian cinema. Films Included: How To Not …
Ha Lyngkha Bneng (The Elysian Field) is the latest feature from acclaimed Khasi filmmaker Pradip Kurbah. Set in a remote village in Meghalaya, the film explores themes of migration, loneliness, survival, and fading rural communities as younger generations leave for urban life. Through deeply human storytelling and atmospheric visuals, the film captures the emotional landscape …
The 2026 New York Indian Film Festival closes with Tighee, a contemporary South Asian feature exploring identity, relationships, and emotional resilience. As the festival’s Closing Night presentation, the film reflects NYIFF’s continued focus on bold independent storytelling and emerging cinematic voices from the Indian diaspora and South Asia. The screening concludes four days of films, …
