Archive · 17 Dec 2025
PIFF Celebrates Guru Dutt, Dev Anand, and Pune's Film Legacy
The Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) is happening from January 15 to 22.
This year, it's all about Guru Dutt, a famous Indian filmmaker, because it's 100 years since he was born.
The festival will show many of his movies and others by important filmmakers like Dev Anand, Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, and V Shantaram.
These people all have a special connection to Pune.
Guru Dutt and Dev Anand used to explore Pune on their bicycles, and many of their movies show the life of regular people.
The festival will also have a competition where films from all over the world can win a big prize.
There will be almost 140 films to watch, and the government is giving Rs 4 crore to make it happen.
The 24th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) is themed around the birth centenary of Guru Dutt, featuring screenings of his works and other iconic films.
Guru Dutt and Dev Anand had a strong connection to Pune, where they explored the city on bicycles and drew inspiration from its people.
PIFF will also celebrate the contributions of Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, and V Shantaram, with screenings of their famous films.
The festival will feature almost 140 films across various sections, including a world competition with films from 103 countries.
The Maharashtra Government Sant Tukaram Best International Film Award, worth Rs 10 lakh, will be presented to the best international film.
- Who
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), Guru Dutt, Dev Anand, Jabbar Patel, Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, V Shantaram
- What
- Celebration of Guru Dutt's birth centenary and screenings of films by iconic Indian filmmakers
- When
- January 15 to 22
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To honor the legacy of Guru Dutt and other influential filmmakers, and to showcase a variety of films from around the world
- Event
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)
- Dates
- January 15 to 22
- Theme
- Birth centenary of Guru Dutt
- Opening Film
- La Grazia (Italy)
- Closing Film
- Father Mother Sister Brother (Ireland, France)
- Award
- Maharashtra Government Sant Tukaram Best International Film Award (Rs 10 lakh)
- Organizers
- Pune Film Foundation, Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, Mumbai
- Budget
- Rs 4 crore
