Time: 7:30PM
Date: Thursday, 14th August, 2025
Location: HOYTS Cinema District Docklands
IFFM 2025 Opening Night marked a spectacular beginning with the Australian premiere of Baksho Bondi (Shadow Box). The evening was made truly special as Chief Guest Aamir Khan joined us in lighting the ceremonial lamp to officially open the festival.
The cast and crew of Baksho Bondi including acclaimed actress Tillotama Shome, director Tanushree Das, and producer Jim Sarbh were in attendance, making the night even more memorable. The screening set the tone for IFFM’s 16th year, celebrating powerful storytelling and a shared love for cinema.
BAKSHO BONDI (SHADOWBOX)
Cast: Tillotama Shome, Chandan Bisht, Sayan Karmakar, Suman Saha
Synopsis: Maya works three jobs to keep her family together, only to face her greatest challenge when her husband goes missing.
Language: Bengali, Hindi
Director: Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi
Festivals: Berlin International Film Festival 2025 | San Francisco International Film Festival 2025
Tillotama Shome
Tanushree Das
Jim Sarbh
