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Indo Canada Arts Council

The Indo Canada Arts Council fosters cultural exchange through arts and music, celebrating the rich heritage of India and Canada. They promote understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, uniting communities through artistic expression.

LAMHE | A Timeless Yash Chopra Classic 🎬 Some stories are ahead of their time. Some become timeless.Experience Lamhe, Yash Chopra&#39;s beautifully crafted exploration of love, relationships, memory and the passage of time. Starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in a remarkable dual role, Lamhe unfolds across generations, bringing together two women connected by love, family and circumstance. With its elegant storytelling, memorable performances, evocative music and distinctive visual style, the film remains one of the most intriguing and celebrated works of Hindi cinema. At its heart, Lamhe is a story about how our understanding of love can change with time, and how life can take unexpected turns. It is a film that invites audiences to look beyond conventional ideas of relationships and discover the emotions that connect one generation to another. Join us for this special screening as part of CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival, and rediscover a film that continues to inspire conversation and admiration decades after its release. 📍 Screening DetailsFilm: Lamhe Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM Venue: Aga Khan Museum Address: 77 Wynford Dr., North York, Toronto, ON M3C 1K1 Festival: CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival Presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council 🍁🇮🇳The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian Diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement. Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to experience, celebrate and engage with Indian art and culture. Come rediscover a classic. Come experience Lamhe on the big screen. 🎬

CLIFF Film Screening - LAMHE

Buddha in a Traffic Jam 🎬Special Film Screening presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council Join us for a special screening of Buddha in a Traffic Jam, presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) as part of its programme celebrating the vibrant cultural and artistic connections between Canada and India. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, Buddha in a Traffic Jam is a provocative drama that follows a young economics student whose ideas and convictions bring him into conflict with powerful forces within his university and beyond. The film explores themes of power, ideology, politics, corruption, freedom of expression and personal conviction, offering audiences plenty to reflect upon and discuss. The film invites us to look at the choices individuals make when their beliefs are challenged - and at the consequences that can follow when ideas encounter institutions, power and competing worldviews. 🎞️ Screening DetailsDate: Friday, October 9, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM Venue: Noel Ryan Auditorium Duration: 114 minutes Entry: FREE About the Indo-Canada Arts CouncilThe Indo-Canada Arts Council brings Canadian and Indian audiences together through arts, culture, literature, cinema, music and creative exchange. By attending this screening, you are not only experiencing a film - you are supporting a broader cultural mission to build meaningful artistic connections between Canada and India. 🍁🇮🇳&nbsp;

Film Screening: Buddha in a Traffic Jam

Buddha dans un embouteillage 🎬Projection sp&eacute;ciale de film pr&eacute;sent&eacute;e par le Conseil des arts Indo-Canadiens Rejoignez-nous pour une projection sp&eacute;ciale de Buddha dans un embouteillage, pr&eacute;sent&eacute; par le Conseil des arts Indo-Canadiens (CAIC) dans le cadre de son programme c&eacute;l&eacute;brant les connexions culturelles et artistiques vibrantes entre le Canada et l&#39;Inde. R&eacute;alis&eacute; par Vivek Agnihotri, Buddha dans un embouteillage est un drame provocateur qui suit un jeune &eacute;tudiant en &eacute;conomie dont les id&eacute;es et convictions le mettent en conflit avec des forces puissantes au sein de son universit&eacute; et au-del&agrave;. Le film explore des th&egrave;mes de pouvoir, id&eacute;ologie, politique, corruption, libert&eacute; d&#39;expression et conviction personnelle, offrant au public de nombreuses r&eacute;flexions et discussions. Le film nous invite &agrave; examiner les choix que les individus font lorsque leurs croyances sont remises en question - et les cons&eacute;quences qui peuvent suivre lorsque les id&eacute;es rencontrent des institutions, le pouvoir et des visions du monde concurrentes. 🎞️ D&eacute;tails de la projectionDate : Vendredi 9 octobre 2026 Heure : 17h30 Lieu : Th&eacute;&acirc;tre Noel Ryan Dur&eacute;e : 114 minutes Prix du billet : 25 $ &Agrave; propos du Conseil des arts Indo-CanadiensLe Conseil des arts Indo-Canadiens r&eacute;unit les publics canadien et indien &agrave; travers les arts, la culture, la litt&eacute;rature, le cin&eacute;ma, la musique et les &eacute;changes cr&eacute;atifs. En assistant &agrave; cette projection, vous ne vivez pas seulement un film - vous soutenez une mission culturelle plus large visant &agrave; &eacute;tablir des connexions artistiques significatives entre le Canada et l&#39;Inde. 🍁🇮🇳&nbsp;

Projection de film : Bouddha dans un embouteillage

Indo-Canada Arts Council presents 3x Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej live in concert, in a rare Canadian performance.&nbsp; Celebrating Gandhi Through Music is an original orchestral and choral tribute weaving Kej&#39;s Grammy-winning soundscapes with the philosophy and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, then opens into the full range of his live repertoire, from thepulsing Sufi energy of &ldquo;Dama Dam Mast Qalandar&rdquo; to his high-octane folk-fusion reworkings and billboard-charting orchestral hits. A spectacular celebration of music, peace, India, and the timeless message of Mahatma Gandhi. Bring your family and friends and be part of a musical evening that will inspire, uplift, and unite. DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM (doors open) &middot; Approx. 3 hours VENUE: Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, BC

Ricky Kej Live in Vancouver- Celebrating Gandhi Through Music

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At Indo Canada Arts Council, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable. Indo-Canada Arts Council is federally registers non-profit organization.

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At Indo Canada Arts Council, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.Indo-Canada Arts Council is federally registers non-profit organization.

Support Indo-Canada Arts Council - A Non-Profit Organization

🌟 Rejoignez-nous pour cr&eacute;er du changement ! 🌟Chez Indo Canada Arts Council, nous savons que le changement commence avec des personnes comme vous. Chaque acte de gentillesse, chaque dollar et chaque moment de votre temps nous rapproche de notre mission. Ensemble, nous pouvons cr&eacute;er un monde plus &eacute;clair&eacute; et plus compatissant pour tous. Comment vous pouvez aider &agrave; soutenir notre mission :<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Faire un don : Chaque dollar compte. Contribuez maintenant pour nous aider &agrave; atteindre notre objectif.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Partager : Partagez notre campagne avec vos amis, votre famille et sur les r&eacute;seaux sociaux. Votre plaidoyer peut amplifier notre impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Devenir b&eacute;n&eacute;vole : Votre temps et vos comp&eacute;tences peuvent &eacute;galement faire une diff&eacute;rence.</li></ol>Merci de soutenir notre mission, votre soutien est inestimable.

🌟 Rejoignez-nous pour créer du changement ! 🌟Chez Indo Canada Arts Council, nous savons que le changement commence avec des personnes comme vous. Chaque acte de gentillesse, chaque dollar et chaque moment de votre temps nous rapproche de notre mission. Ensemble, nous pouvons créer un monde plus éclairé et plus compatissant pour tous.Comment vous pouvez aider à soutenir notre mission :Faire un don : Chaque dollar compte. Contribuez maintenant pour nous aider à atteindre notre objectif.Partager : Partagez notre campagne avec vos amis, votre famille et sur les réseaux sociaux. Votre plaidoyer peut amplifier notre impact.Devenir bénévole : Votre temps et vos compétences peuvent également faire une différence.Merci de soutenir notre mission, votre soutien est inestimable.

Expérience Donateur VIP au Canada Diwali RazzMatazz 2026

THE KASHMIR FILES | GALA SCREENING with VIVEK AGNIHOTRI 🎬 A Special Screening Followed by an In-Person Discussion and Q&amp;AExperience The Kashmir Files on the big screen in a special Gala Screening featuring an in-person conversation with the film&#39;s Director and Producer, Vivek Agnihotri. Released in 2022, The Kashmir Files explores the experiences of Kashmiri Pandits during the period of violence and displacement in Kashmir. The film generated significant public discussion around the events it portrays, its representation of history and memory, and the questions it raises about identity, loss, displacement and the way difficult chapters of the past are remembered. As part of CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival, audiences will have the opportunity not only to watch the complete film on the big screen, but also to hear directly from the filmmaker about the making of the film, the stories and research behind it, the creative choices involved in bringing such a subject to cinema, and the conversations that followed its release. Following the 170-minute screening, Vivek Agnihotri will join the audience for a 60-minute discussion and Q&amp;A, offering an opportunity to engage directly with the filmmaker. 🎬 The Gala ExperienceFilm Screening: The Kashmir Files Duration: 170 minutes Followed by: 60-minute filmmaker discussion and audience Q&amp;A Guest: Vivek Agnihotri Director &amp; Producer, The Kashmir Files 📍 Event DetailsDate: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Venue: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Festival: CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival About CLIFF 2026CLIFF, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival, brings iconic Indian films and the people behind them to audiences in Canada. The festival celebrates the enduring legacy of Indian cinema while creating opportunities for audiences to revisit landmark films, discover their stories and engage directly with filmmakers and artists. Presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council 🍁🇮🇳The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian Diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement. Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses and more, ICAC creates platforms where artists and audiences can come together, engage with creative work and celebrate the cultural connections between India and Canada. Watch the film. Meet the filmmaker. Hear the story behind the story.Be part of this special CLIFF 2026 Gala Screening and conversation with Vivek Agnihotri.

GALA SCREENING - THE KASHMIR FILES & Talk Show with VIVEK AGNIHOTRI

🎬 A SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE VACCINE WAR! Experience The Vaccine War, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, on the big screen at CLIFF &ndash; Classic Legends Indian Film Festival. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Vaccine War brings to life the extraordinary journey of India&rsquo;s scientists and researchers as they race against time to develop an indigenous vaccine. A story of science, resilience, determination and the spirit of a nation. Join us for this special film screening and experience a powerful story of the people behind one of India&rsquo;s most significant scientific achievements. 📅 October 10, 2026 📍 Noel Ryan Auditorium 🎬 Presented by CLF ADAPTIVE at CLIFF &ndash; Classic Legends Indian Film Festival An unmissable screening for cinema lovers, film enthusiasts and anyone interested in the remarkable story behind India&rsquo;s vaccine journey. Come. Watch. Reflect. Experience&nbsp;The Vaccine War. #TheVaccineWar #VivekAgnihotri #CLFAdaptive #CLIFF2026 #ClassicLegendsIndianFilmFestival #CanadaLiteratureFestival #IndianCinema #FilmFestival

Special Screening - The Vaccine War

THE TASHKENT FILES | GALA SCREENING WITH PALLAVI JOSHI 🎬 Watch the Film. Meet the Actor. Join the Conversation. Step into the world of The Tashkent Files, the gripping political mystery thriller that explores one of India&#39;s most enduring questions: What really happened to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri?Directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the film brings together a group of journalists, researchers, politicians and individuals with very different perspectives as they investigate the circumstances surrounding Shastri&#39;s death in Tashkent in 1966. With its mystery-driven narrative, multiple perspectives and questions around history, truth and the stories that become part of a nation&#39;s collective memory, The Tashkent Files invites audiences to watch closely, question what they hear and form their own perspectives. A Special Gala ExperienceThis is more than a film screening.Following the screening, Pallavi Joshi, acclaimed actor and producer of The Tashkent Files, will join the audience for a special Talk Show and Q&amp;A. Hear about the making of the film, the creative journey behind bringing this historical mystery to the screen, the challenges of portraying complex subjects through cinema and the experiences behind one of the film&#39;s most memorable performances. Watch the film. Hear the story behind the film. Ask your questions. 🎬 Event DetailsFilm: The Tashkent Files Featuring: Pallavi Joshi Format: Gala Screening + Talk Show + Audience Q&amp;A Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM Venue: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Festival: CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival Presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council 🍁🇮🇳 The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian Diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement. Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to come together, engage with Indian art and culture and build meaningful connections between Canada and India. An evening of cinema, conversation and questions. Join Pallavi Joshi at CLIFF 2026 for a special screening of The Tashkent Files. 🎬

GALA SCREENING: The Tashkent Files & Talk Show with PALLAVI JOSHI

Exp&eacute;rience Donateur VIPSoutenez le Festival. Exp&eacute;rimentez la Magie de l&#39;Avant.En tant que soutien sp&eacute;cial du festival, vous &ecirc;tes invit&eacute; &agrave; faire partie de notre Exp&eacute;rience Donateur VIP - cr&eacute;&eacute;e pour rapprocher ceux qui croient au festival de ses moments les plus m&eacute;morables. Lors de trois soir&eacute;es sp&eacute;ciales, les Donateurs VIP profiteront d&#39;un d&icirc;ner intime et vivront les performances principales du festival depuis les trois premi&egrave;res rang&eacute;es, aux c&ocirc;t&eacute;s d&#39;autres soutiens et amis du festival. Votre contribution nous aide &agrave; amener des artistes exceptionnels, des performances et des exp&eacute;riences culturelles &agrave; la communaut&eacute;, tout en vous donnant l&#39;occasion de vivre ces soir&eacute;es du meilleur point de vue. Choisissez Votre Niveau de Soutien $100 &ndash; Soutien au Festival Votre contribution inclut un acc&egrave;s exclusif &agrave; l&#39;Exp&eacute;rience Donateur VIP pour une soir&eacute;e, incluant le d&icirc;ner et des places r&eacute;serv&eacute;es dans les trois premi&egrave;res rang&eacute;es pour la performance principale de cette soir&eacute;e. $250 &ndash; M&eacute;c&egrave;ne du Festival Un niveau de soutien plus profond pour le festival, avec un acc&egrave;s am&eacute;lior&eacute; &agrave; l&#39;Exp&eacute;rience Donateur VIP au cours des trois soir&eacute;es sp&eacute;ciales, incluant le d&icirc;ner et des places r&eacute;serv&eacute;es dans les trois premi&egrave;res rang&eacute;es pour les performances principales du festival. Votre contribution est plus qu&#39;un acc&egrave;s - c&#39;est un moyen de soutenir les artistes, la programmation culturelle et l&#39;exp&eacute;rience festival que nous cr&eacute;ons ensemble. Nous sommes reconnaissants de vous avoir comme membre de ce cercle sp&eacute;cial de soutiens au festival.

Expérience de Donateur VIP au Canada Diwali RazzMatazz

VIP Donor Experience -&nbsp;Support the Festival.&nbsp; Experience the Magic from the Front. As a special supporter of the festival, you are invited to be part of our VIP Donor Experience -&nbsp;created to bring those who believe in the festival closer to its most memorable moments. Across three special evenings, VIP Donors will enjoy an intimate dinner and experience the festival&#39;s lead performances from the VIP enclosure in the front, alongside fellow supporters and friends of the festival. Your contribution helps us bring exceptional artists, performances and cultural experiences to the community, while giving you a special opportunity to experience these evenings from the very best vantage point. VIE THE SCHEDULE:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://canadadiwali.ca/schedule/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://canadadiwali.ca/schedule/</a> Choose Your Level of Support $100 &ndash; Festival Supporter (Per Day) Your contribution includes exclusive access to the VIP Donor Experience for one of the evening either of Friday, Saturday or Sunday, including dinner and reserved seating within the VIP Enclosure for that evening&#39;s lead performance in front of the stage. $250 &ndash; Festival Patron (Per Day) A deeper level of support for the festival, with enhanced access to the VIP Donor Experience on the selected special evening, including dinner and reserved seating within the front rows (On first cum first served basis, excluidng the first two rows) for the festival&#39;s lead performance of the day. Your contribution is more than access - it is a way of supporting the artists, cultural programming and the festival experience we are creating together. We are grateful to have you as part of this special circle of festival supporters. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRY TO THE VIP ENCLOSURE: 1. Entry to VIP Enclosure is from the South East side of the Celebration Square from Burnhamthorpe Road towards Duke of York. 2. The entry is towards left hand side of the stage that is South-East enterance of celebration square from Burnhamthorpe.3. There is no parking reservation and lots of free parking around, so please make your arrangements. We recommend using UBER rides or any other public mode.

VIP Donor Experience at Canada Diwali RazzMatazz

Explore filmmaking up close with director Vivek Agnihotri in this focused masterclass presented by the Indo Canada Arts Council. Learn how stories move from idea to screen, with practical insights drawn from real productions. 🎬 This event is held under the banner of CLF ADAPTIVE - Theatre &amp; Cinema, Canada Literature Festival&#39;s Chapter III hosted by the Canada Literature Foundation and Indo-Canada Arts Council.&nbsp; Indo Canada Arts Council is a federal registered non profit working towards promotions of south asian/ Indian art and culture in Canada. these session supports our mission to connect and host Indian artists and promote language, literature, art and culture at large.&nbsp;

MASTERCLASS IN FILMMAKING WITH VIVEK AGNIHOTRI

Explorez le cin&eacute;ma de pr&egrave;s avec le r&eacute;alisateur Vivek Agnihotri dans ce masterclass approfondi pr&eacute;sent&eacute; par le Conseil des arts Indo-Canada. D&eacute;couvrez comment les histoires passent de l&#39;id&eacute;e &agrave; l&#39;&eacute;cran, avec des perspectives pratiques tir&eacute;es de v&eacute;ritables productions. 🎬 Cet &eacute;v&eacute;nement se d&eacute;roule sous la banni&egrave;re de CLF ADAPTIVE - Th&eacute;&acirc;tre &amp; Cin&eacute;ma, Chapitre III du Festival de litt&eacute;rature canadienne, organis&eacute; par la Fondation de litt&eacute;rature canadienne et le Conseil des arts Indo-Canada.&nbsp; Le Conseil des arts Indo-Canada est une organisation &agrave; but non lucratif enregistr&eacute;e au f&eacute;d&eacute;ral, &oelig;uvrant pour la promotion de l&#39;art et de la culture sud-asiatiques / indiennes au Canada. Ces sessions soutiennent notre mission de connecter et d&#39;accueillir des artistes indiens et de promouvoir la langue, la litt&eacute;rature, l&#39;art et la culture en g&eacute;n&eacute;ral.&nbsp;

MASTERCLASS EN RÉALISATION CINÉMATOGRAPHIQUE AVEC VIVEK AGNIHOTRI

THE BENGAL FILES | A Special Screening 🎬 A story of history, memory and the questions that continue to shape the present. Experience The Bengal Files, the 2025 Hindi historical drama written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, as part of CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival. The film is produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri.&nbsp;The film follows a CBI officer investigating the disappearance of a journalist in Bengal, leading him into a story that connects a present-day investigation with the violence and upheaval surrounding the Partition era. The narrative draws on historical events in Bengal, including the violence of 1946, while using a fictional investigative framework to explore questions of history, memory, identity and the consequences of the past.&nbsp; With a runtime of approximately 204 minutes, The Bengal Files brings together an ensemble cast including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumaar, Simrat Kaur and Saswata Chatterjee.&nbsp; This special festival screening offers audiences the opportunity to experience the film on the big screen as part of a programme celebrating significant works of Indian cinema and the filmmakers who bring these stories to audiences. 🎬 Screening DetailsFilm: The Bengal Files Director: Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Producers: Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi &amp; Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Duration: 204 minutes Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM to 1:50 PM Venue: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Festival: CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival Presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council 🍁🇮🇳 The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian Diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement. Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to experience Indian art and culture, engage with artists and filmmakers, and strengthen cultural connections between Canada and India. Come experience The Bengal Files on the big screen at CLIFF 2026. 🎬

Film Screening - The Bengal Files

Rejoignez l&#39;acclam&eacute;e actrice et productrice Pallavi Joshi pour un masterclass intensif ax&eacute; sur l&#39;art de jouer. Apprenez comment elle aborde le script, le personnage et la performance &agrave; travers le cin&eacute;ma et la t&eacute;l&eacute;vision, avec des id&eacute;es pratiques ancr&eacute;es dans des d&eacute;cennies de travail &agrave; l&#39;&eacute;cran. 🎬 Attendez-vous &agrave; des conseils clairs, des exemples concrets et une conversation honn&ecirc;te sur la construction de votre pratique et de votre pr&eacute;sence en tant qu&#39;acteur. 🌏 cet &eacute;v&eacute;nement se tient sous la banni&egrave;re de CLF ADAPTIVE - Th&eacute;&acirc;tre &amp; Cin&eacute;ma, Chapitre III du Festival de litt&eacute;rature du Canada organis&eacute; par la Canada Literature Foundation et le Indo-Canada Arts Council. Le Indo Canada Arts Council est une organisation &agrave; but non lucratif enregistr&eacute;e au niveau f&eacute;d&eacute;ral travaillant &agrave; la promotion de l&#39;art et de la culture sud-asiatiques/indiennes au Canada. Ces sessions soutiennent notre mission de connecter et d&#39;accueillir des artistes indiens et de promouvoir la langue, la litt&eacute;rature, l&#39;art et la culture en g&eacute;n&eacute;ral.

MASTERCLASS EN JEU - AVEC PALLAVI JOSHI

Join acclaimed actor and producer Pallavi Joshi for an intensive, craft-focused masterclass in acting.&nbsp;Learn how she approaches script, character, and performance across film and television, with practical insights grounded in decades of work on screen. 🎬 Expect clear guidance, real examples, and honest conversation about building your practice and presence as an actor. 🌏 This event is held under the banner of CLF ADAPTIVE - Theatre &amp; Cinema, Canada Literature Festival&#39;s Chapter III hosted by the Canada Literature Foundation and Indo-Canada Arts Council.&nbsp; Indo Canada Arts Council is a federal registered non profit working towards promotions of south asian/ Indian art and culture in Canada. these session supports our mission to connect and host Indian artists and promote language, literature, art and culture at large.&nbsp;

MASTERCLASS IN ACTING - WITH PALLAVI JOSHI

🎬 CHANDNI | Romantic RavivaarSome films are remembered. Some films become part of our memories. This Romantic Ravivaar, step back into the world of Chandni, a film that captured the romance, music, poetry and visual splendour of Hindi cinema like few others. For an entire generation, Chandni was more than a love story. It was a feeling. Its unforgettable songs, beautiful locations, iconic characters and enduring performances made it one of the most cherished romantic films of its time. Decades later, its magic continues to resonate with those who grew up with it and with a new generation discovering this classic on the big screen. As part of CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival, we invite you to experience this beloved film the way it was meant to be experienced: together, on the big screen, surrounded by fellow lovers of Indian cinema. 📍 Screening DetailsDate: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM Venue: Aga Khan Museum Address: 77 Wynford Dr., North York, Toronto, ON M3C 1K1 About Indo-Canada Arts Council 🍁🇮🇳The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the&nbsp;Indian Diaspora and Indian artists through meaningful platforms of engagement. Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to come together, discover, celebrate and build lasting cultural connections.Come for the romance. Come for the music. Come relive the memories. Rediscover Chandni on the big screen. ❤️

Romantic Ravivaar Film Screening - CHANDNI

🎬 CHANDNI | Dimanche RomantiqueCertains films sont m&eacute;morables. Certains films font partie de nos souvenirs. Ce Dimanche Romantique, retracez le monde de Chandni, un film qui a captur&eacute; le romantisme, la musique, la po&eacute;sie et la splendeur visuelle du cin&eacute;ma indien comme peu d&#39;autres. Pour toute une g&eacute;n&eacute;ration, Chandni &eacute;tait plus qu&#39;une histoire d&#39;amour. C&#39;&eacute;tait un sentiment. Ses chansons inoubliables, ses magnifiques lieux, ses personnages embl&eacute;matiques et ses performances durables en ont fait l&#39;un des films romantiques les plus ch&eacute;ris de son &eacute;poque. Des d&eacute;cennies plus tard, sa magie continue de r&eacute;sonner avec ceux qui ont grandi avec lui et avec une nouvelle g&eacute;n&eacute;ration d&eacute;couvrant ce classique sur grand &eacute;cran. Dans le cadre de CLIFF 2026, Festival du Film Classique Indien, nous vous invitons &agrave; vivre ce film bien-aim&eacute; comme il se doit : ensemble, sur grand &eacute;cran, entour&eacute;s de passionn&eacute;s du cin&eacute;ma indien. 📍 D&eacute;tails de la ProjectionDate : Dimanche, 11 octobre 2026 Heure : 13h00 Lieu : Mus&eacute;e Aga Khan Adresse : 77 Wynford Dr., North York, Toronto, ON M3C 1K1 &Agrave; propos du Conseil des Arts Indo-Canada 🍁🇮🇳Le Conseil des Arts Indo-Canada (ICAC) est une organisation &agrave; but non lucratif canadienne enregistr&eacute;e au niveau f&eacute;d&eacute;ral, d&eacute;di&eacute;e &agrave; connecter la&nbsp;diaspora indienne et les artistes indiens &agrave; travers des plateformes d&#39;engagement significatives. &Agrave; travers des festivals d&#39;art et de culture, des c&eacute;l&eacute;brations de Diwali, des festivals de films, des festivals litt&eacute;raires, des tourn&eacute;es d&#39;artistes, des ateliers, des masterclasses et plus encore, l&#39;ICAC cr&eacute;e des opportunit&eacute;s pour les artistes et le public de se rassembler, d&eacute;couvrir, c&eacute;l&eacute;brer et &eacute;tablir des connexions culturelles durables.Venez pour le romantisme. Venez pour la musique. Revivez les souvenirs. Red&eacute;couvrez Chandni sur grand &eacute;cran. ❤️

Projection de film romantique Ravivaar - CHANDNI

🎬 WARIS SHAH: ISHQ DAA WAARIS | A SPECIAL SCREENING A story of love, poetry, music, and the legacy of one of Punjab&rsquo;s most celebrated literary voices. Experience Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris, the acclaimed 2006 Punjabi historical drama directed by Manoj Punj, as part of CLIFF 2026 &ndash; Classic Legends Indian Film Festival. Written by Suraj Sanim and produced by Manjeet Maan, the film brings the life and literary journey of legendary Punjabi poet Waris Shah to the screen. Set against 18th-century Punjab, the film follows Waris Shah, portrayed by Gurdas Maan, during a period when music faces suppression under Mughal rule. As Waris Shah seeks to pursue his art and poetry, his personal experiences of love, loss, and human emotion become intertwined with his creation of the legendary epic Heer. The film explores the relationship between love and creativity, while portraying the circumstances surrounding the writing of Waris Shah&rsquo;s celebrated rendition of Heer. Along the way, it brings together themes of artistic expression, devotion, social traditions, and the enduring power of poetry. Featuring Gurdas Maan, Juhi Chawla, Divya Dutta, Sushant Singh, Mukesh Rishi, and Gurkirtan, the film combines historical drama with Punjabi literary and cultural heritage.The film received significant recognition at the 54th National Film Awards, including awards for Best Feature Film in Punjabi, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design. 🎬 SCREENING DETAILSFilm: Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris Director: Manoj Punj Writer: Suraj Sanim Producer: Manjeet Maan Duration: 138 minutes Language: Punjabi Festival: CLIFF 2026 &ndash; Classic Legends Indian Film FestivalPresented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement.Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses, and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to experience Indian art and culture, engage with artists and filmmakers, and strengthen cultural connections between Canada and India.🎬 Come experience the poetry, music, and legacy of Waris Shah on the big screen at CLIFF 2026.

Film Screening - Waris Shah

CHETAN BHAGAT | MY MESSED UP LOVE STORY What happens when the man who has written some of India&#39;s most talked-about love stories tells you his own? For generations of readers, Chetan Bhagat has been the voice behind stories of young love, friendship, ambition, heartbreak and the beautifully messy business of growing up. Now, in an intimate 90-minute storytelling session, he takes the audience beyond the books and into the stories, experiences and moments that shaped his journey as a writer. My Messed Up Love Story is not a conventional author talk. It is Chetan Bhagat in his most personal and entertaining storytelling mode, sharing anecdotes, memories, observations and the inspirations behind the world he has created through his writing. Expect love, laughter, awkward moments, unexpected twists, writing stories, relationships, life lessons and plenty of the honesty and humour that have made his books resonate with millions of readers.And if you have ever had a Chetan Bhagat phase, this is your chance to experience the storyteller behind the stories, live and in person. 📚 EVENT DETAILS Storytelling by Chetan Bhagat My Messed Up Love StoryDate: Sunday, 11 October 2026 Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Duration: 90 minutes Venue: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga A ticketed special event at CLIFF 2026 | Classic Legends Indian Film Festival, presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC). Come for the stories. Stay for the laughter. Leave with a few stories of your own.

STORYTELLING: CHETAN BHAGAT | MY MESSED UP LOVE STORY

Experience &ldquo;SILSILA&rdquo; on the big screen with Romantic Ravivaar - A special screening that brings a classic Hindi film to audiences who love timeless music, storytelling, and cinema. 🎬 Hosted by the Indo Canada Arts Council, this event supports our mission to connect Canadian and Indian artists and audiences through thoughtful film experiences. ❤️ Join fellow film lovers for an afternoon of shared memories, conversation, and appreciation of a landmark in South Asian cinema.

'Romantic Ravivaar' Film Screening - SILSILA

KABHI KABHIE | Romantic Ravivaar ❤️🎬 &ldquo;Love is Life.&rdquo; Few films have captured the poetry of love, memories and relationships quite like Kabhi Kabhie. Yash Chopra&#39;s timeless classic brings together Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh in a story that moves across generations, exploring love that is found, lost, remembered and rediscovered. With its unforgettable poetry, soulful music by Khayyam and lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi, Kabhi Kabhie remains one of the defining romantic films of Hindi cinema. It is a film about the emotions that stay with us, even as life moves forward. This Romantic Ravivaar, join us at CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival, for an opportunity to experience this beloved classic on the big screen and reconnect with the romance, poetry and music that made it unforgettable. 📍 Screening DetailsFilm: Kabhi Kabhie Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 PM Venue: Aga Khan Museum Address: 77 Wynford Dr., North York, Toronto, ON M3C 1K1 Festival: CLIFF 2026, Classic Legends Indian Film Festival Presented by the Indo-Canada Arts Council 🍁🇮🇳The Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting the Indian Diaspora and Indian artists through diverse platforms of engagement. Through art and cultural festivals, Diwali celebrations, film festivals, literature festivals, artist tours, workshops, masterclasses and more, ICAC creates opportunities for artists and audiences to come together, celebrate Indian creativity and strengthen cultural connections between Canada and India. Bring someone you love. Bring the memories. Bring your love for timeless Hindi cinema. Rediscover Kabhi Kabhie on the big screen. ❤️

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