Archive · 9 Dec 2025
14th Health Film Festival in Pune
The 14th Health Film Festival is happening in Pune on December 12 and 13.
It's organized by the PM Shah Foundation and Vardhaman Pratishthan.
They will show 31 short films and documentaries that were chosen from 145 entries from different countries.
These films talk about important health topics like mental health, child health, women's health, and more.
The festival starts with an inauguration by Dr. Ravi Kannan R, who is a famous doctor.
The next day, there will be more screenings, and in the end, awards will be given to the best films.
The best part is that entry to the festival is free, so anyone can come and watch these important films.
The 14th Health Film Festival will be held in Pune on December 12 and 13.
31 short films and documentaries will be screened, selected from 145 entries from India and abroad.
Topics covered include mental health, child health, women's health, organ donation, cancer, and more.
The festival will be inaugurated by Dr. Ravi Kannan R, Director of Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Assam.
Actress Renuka Daftardar will preside over the closing and prize distribution ceremonies.
- Who
- Organized by PM Shah Foundation and Vardhaman Pratishthan
- What
- 14th Health Film Festival screening 31 short films and documentaries
- When
- December 12 and 13
- Where
- NFDC-National Film Archive of India, Law College Road, Pune
- Why
- To raise awareness on various health issues through films
- Organizers
- PM Shah Foundation and Vardhaman Pratishthan
- Venue
- NFDC-National Film Archive of India, Law College Road, Pune
- Number of Films
- 31 short films and documentaries
- Total Entries
- 145 entries from India and abroad
- Inauguration
- Dr Ravi Kannan R, Director of Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Assam
- Closing Ceremony
- Actress Renuka Daftardar
- Countries Represented
- UAE, Australia, Germany, America, Pakistan, Algeria, England, Bangladesh, Senegal, Philippines, France, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Africa, Serbia, Iran
- Selection Committee
- Critic and social activist Anuja Deodhar, Dr Leena Borude, and social activist Neeta Mehta