One of the largest traveling film festivals, the Jagran Film Festival, was held in the previous year on December 5th to 8th 2024 in Delhi and the festival is continuously scheduled until this year up to 9th March 2025 which is held in Mumbai.
The Jagran Film Festival (JFF) is a traveling film festival that was founded in India in 2010. The Film Festival was founded and initiated by the Jagran Prakashan Group. This film festival aims to promote and appreciate cinematic art in smaller towns beyond the major metropolitan cities.
The festival was inaugurated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in Delhi, and traveled across 11 states, reaching over 500 million people.
Awards and prizes were distributed to outstanding filmmakers and artists judged by an esteemed panel during the award night. The film festival travels to 18 metro cities like Delhi, and Mumbai and smaller towns like Gorakhpur, Indore, and Meerut making cinema accessible to all.
Jagran Film Festival Awards Schedule, Venue & Date
Jagran Film Festival (JFF) celebrates cinema by bringing filmmakers and cinema lovers together. If allows audiences a chance to interact with national and international film talents through conversations and Q&A sessions.
Last year, JFF received over 5000 entries from 72 countries, where a top preview panel selected over 500 films that were screened over 100 days.
The festival commenced in Delhi and traveled through various cities, including Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Dehradun, Hisar, Ludhiana, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Indore and Bhopal, culminating in Mumbai.
| Event Venue | Event Date |
| Delhi | 5th Dec to 8th Dec 2024 |
| Paraygraj | 13th Dec to 15th Dec 2024 |
| Varanasi | 13th Dec to 15th Dec 2024 |
| Raipur | 17th Dec to 19th Jan 2025 |
| Ranchi | 17th Dec to 19th Jan 2025 |
| Indore | 24th Dec to 26th Jan 2025 |
| Siliguri | 24th Dec to 26th Jan 2025 |
| Kanpur | 31st Jan 2025 to 2nd Feb 2025 |
| Lucknow | 31st Jan 2025 to 2nd Feb 2025 |
| Patna | 7th Feb 2025 to 9th Feb 2025 |
| Meerut | 7th Feb 2025 to 9th Feb 2025 |
| Gorakhpur | 14th Feb 2025 to 16th Feb 2025 |
| Agra | 14th Feb 2025 to 16th Feb 2025 |
| Ludhiana | 21st Feb 2025 to 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Dehradun | 21st Feb 2025 to 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Hissar | 28th Feb 2025 to 2nd March 2025 |
| Darbhanga | 28th Feb 2025 to 2nd March 2025 |
| Mumbai | 6th March 2025 to 9th March 2025 |
Jagran Film Festival Ticket Price
You can Book your Jagran Film Festival Tickets at BookMyShow, which is priced at Rs.500.
Jagran Film Festival Awards & Prizes – Cinematic Celebration
| Award Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Icon of Indian Cinema | Special recognition for lifetime achievement |
| Special Contribution to Cinematic Art | Recognizing exceptional contribution |
| Rajnigandha Achievers Award | Honoring inspiring achievers |
| Best Foreign Feature Film | Best full-length foreign film |
| Best Feature Film – Indian | Best full-length Indian film |
| Best Short Film – Indian | Best Indian short film |
| Best Short Film – International | Best international short film |
| Best Documentary | Best documentary film |
| Best Director – Winner | Outstanding direction |
| Best Debut Director – Winner | Best first-time direction |
| Best Actor – Male | Best performance by a male actor |
| Best Actor – Female | Best performance by a female actor |
| Best Screenplay | Best written screenplay |
| Best Background Score | Best original background music |
| Best Cinematography | Best visual storytelling through camera work |
| Best Editing | Best editing work |
| Best Music Director | Best original music composition |
| Best Film Released on OTT | Best feature film released on streaming |
| Best OTT – Series | Best web series |
| Best Actor OTT – Male | Best performance by a male actor on OTT |
| Best Actor OTT – Female | Best performance by a female actor on OTT |
A Film Festival With a Diverse Range Of Awards
The film festival showcases a diverse range of films like a feature film, short films, documentaries, and student projects promoting both mainstream and independent cinema while encouraging cultural exchange and regional representation.
It is mainly supported by the Dainik Jagran, Nai Dunia, Mid-Day, Radio City, and other Media, JFF attracts filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, and cinema lovers every year.
With its growing success, JFF has become a key part of India’s cultural scene, promoting meaningful cinema for everyone.
Rajnigandha Jagran Film Festival Awards & Cash Prizes
| Award Category | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Feature Film | $2,000 |
| Best Short Film (International) | $1,000 |
| Best Feature Film (Indian) | ₹2,00,000 |
| Best Short Film (Indian) | ₹1,00,000 |
| Best Director | ₹1,50,000 |
| Best Debut Director | ₹1,00,000 |
Where to watch Jagran Film Festival?
Venue: WAVE CINEMA, SHOPPRIX MALL, DELHI ROAD, JAGRAN CHOWK, Don’t miss out – book your passes now!
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