Jio MAMI 19th Mumbai Film Festival: Opening night sees heavy celebrity turnout on red carpet
The 19th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star had a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Liberty Cinema
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The 19th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star had a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Liberty Cinema as world-renowned filmmakers from all over the world, talent and Bollywood stars walked the red carpet to celebrate the city’s very own film festival. Among them was actress Sridevi.
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Kabir Khan, head of jury, Dimensions Mumbai said, “I am very excited to be judging this section. Digital space will dominate in no time soon and what better platform than this for short films.” Kabir was accompanied by Nandita Das.
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Seen here are Aamir Khan and Anurag Kashyap. Kashyap’s ‘Mukkabaaz’ was the opening film at the festival. He is also on the board of directors for the Mumbai Film Festival.
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Festival chairperson, Kiran Rao, hosted the event. (R) Kangana Ranaut was among the celebrities seen on the red carpet.
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The Award for ‘Excellence in Cinema – India’ was presented to the legendary actress Sharmila Tagore
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Newly minted FTII chairman Anupam Kher was seen on the MAMI red carpet with his ‘Ranchi Diaries’ co-stars
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Jury member Celina Jade wore an Abu-Sandeep sari for the opening night ceremony
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Nita Mukesh Ambani, Festival co-chairperson, seen at the Jio MAMI 19th Mumbai Film Festival opening night
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Head of international jury, filmmaker John Madden addresses the audience
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Rajkummar Rao at the Jio MAMI 19th Mumbai Film Festival opening ceremony
