Third Eye Asian Film Fest Returns: Mumbai-Thane Hosts Global Cinema & Shantaram Tribute

• The 22nd 'Third Eye Asian Film Festival' runs from January 9 to January 15, 2026, in Mumbai and Thane.
• Features 56 selected films, opening with Indonesian film 'On Your Lap' (Pangku), and a special focus on Kyrgyzstan cinema.
• Tribute to Dr. V. Shantaram's 125th birth anniversary includes screenings of his classics like 'Do Aankhen Barah Haath', 'Kunku', 'Navrang'.
• Showcases 11 Marathi films in competition and films in 12 other Indian languages, celebrating India's diversity.
• Awards for Padma Bhushan Sai Paranjpye and Uma Da Cunha; includes 'Master Classes' and 'Open Forums' for interaction.

Why It Matters: Mumbai-Thane hosts the 22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival, celebrating diverse cinema and Indian legends.