Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Abhishek Mishra Steps Down After Decade With DPIFF
Abhishek Mishra has left the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.
He joined the festival when he was 18 years old.
He worked there for about ten years.
During that time, he helped with the festival’s vision, identity, and growth.
Mishra said the experience helped him grow as a person and professional.
He thanked the people who supported and worked with him.
He said he feels proud and grateful for what he built.
Now, he plans to begin a new chapter with different opportunities.
He described the end of his time at DPIFF as the start of another journey.
Abhishek Mishra announced his departure from the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.
He joined DPIFF at age 18 and spent approximately ten years with the festival.
Mishra said the experience contributed to his professional and personal growth.
He thanked colleagues and supporters for their trust and relationships.
Mishra said he is looking forward to new challenges and opportunities.
- Who
- Abhishek Mishra and the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.
- What
- Mishra announced that he is stepping down from his role with DPIFF after approximately a decade.
- When
- September 3, 2026.
- Where
- The announcement was made publicly from New Delhi; the statement concerned DPIFF.
- Why
- Mishra is closing this chapter and pursuing new challenges and opportunities.
- Person
- Abhishek Mishra
- Organization
- Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
- Announcement date
- September 3, 2026
- Length of association
- Approximately ten years
- Age when he joined
- 18
- Reason for departure
- Mishra said he is moving toward new challenges and opportunities