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Fourth Edition of Vadilal International Gujarati

Film Festival Concludes Successfully

OUR BUREAU
Chicago, IL
he 4th edition of Vadilal In-
ternational Gujarati Film
TFestival was held at Chicago,
USA on 7th to 9TH July hosted by
Hi INDIA, Hemant Brahmbhatt &
IGFF Founder Kaushal Acharya.
The festival was attended by more
than 3000+ audience with their
overwhelming response.

Many dignitaries from Chicago
and people from Gujarati film
fraternity have also join the
event with their remarkable

presence including Festival
Jury Chairperson S. J. Chiro,
Jury members Gopi Desai, Jay
Vasavada and Mayank Chaaya,

Gujarati Film Industry’s heart-
throb Malhar Thakar, Legend-
ry Gujarati Singer Atul Puro-
hit, Bollywood versatile actor

Darshan Pandya, Gujarati Film
Director Niraj Joshi, Film Pro-
ducer Milap Singh Jadeja and
Shourya Patel have joined the

three-day festival.

On 9Tth July festival concluded
with an award ceremony of the offi-
cial selection films along with the cul-
tural musical performance by Shree
Atul Purohit, legendary Gujarati
singer, followed by the gala cocktail
dinner.
On this occasion, respected jury
member Jay Vasavada spoke about
the Gujarati film industry and its
journey while Actor Malhar Thakar
shared his views on Gujarati films, its Following is the list of Officially se- hilao Maate,” “Karma,” “Medal,” SHORT FILMS
content and culture. “Vir Isha nu Sreemant,” “Saiyar “Between the Silence,” “Rekha
Through films younger gener- lected films for awards of Recognition: Mori Re,” “Naadi Dosh,” “Raado,” Rami,” “Maati,” “Sandals of Gold,”
ation can be attracted towards our and “The Birth of Drohin.”
glorious Gujarati culture, values, and FEATURE FILMS “Aum Mangalam Singlam,” “Shubh THE WEB SERIES:
language and for that IGFF is the Yatra,” and “Hello.”
platform where Gujarati culture is “Lakiro,” “Keri,” “Mara Pappa Su- THE DOCUMENTARY FILMS “Azaad,” “Vaat Vaat me returns,”
being celebrated every year through perhero,” “Mrugtrushna,” “Love “Yamraj calling,” “Desai Diamonds,”
various Gujarati film screening. You Papa,” “Chabutaro,” “Fakt Ma- “Mulsotan – The Rooted” and “Goti Soda.”

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