The search for the next great cinematic storyteller has begun. The Ardeshir Irani International Film Festival Awards (AIIFFA) 2026, presented by Imperial Motion Pictures, has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated Best Short Film Award. Named in honor of the legendary Ardeshir Irani—the visionary who revolutionized Indian cinema by introducing sound with Alam Ara—AIIFFA continues to champion the innovators pushing the boundaries of the medium today. What Fil

AIFFA Mumbai 2026 officially takes place on November 30, 2026. The announcement from Imperial Motion Pictures drops plenty of legacy branding honoring the father of Indian cinema, but it leaves out the logistical specifics that actually matter to attendees. As AltBollywood's newsroom pulse, I process event announcements the second they hit the wires. The Ardeshir Irani International Film Festival Awards, spearheaded by founder Ravindra R Chauhan, is making its Mumbai debut th