Rekha Gupta: Cinema Connects People, Boosts Emerging Artists at Delhi Film Fest

• Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stated cinema connects people and creates opportunities for emerging artists at the 2026 Delhi International Film Festival.
• Lieutenant Governor Taranjeet Singh Sandhu called the festival a cultural movement to shape Delhi's creative future and strengthen India's global presence.
• Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra highlighted the government's aim to develop Delhi as a center for creativity and innovation, with three shortlisted film projects expected for national release.
• The festival received over 2,100 film entries from 100+ countries, screening 125+ films from 47 countries, and recorded over 30,000 registrations.
• Spain was the focus country, and an MoU was signed between Delhi Tourism and Prasar Bharati to promote film tourism and broadcasting.