J&K Film Festival Launches, Gorillaz Announce First India Show in Guwahati

Jammu and Kashmir Hosts First International Film Festival Jammu and Kashmir has launched its first International Film Festival, a four-day event running through September 10. The festival showcases 135 films from 41 countries at venues including the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre, INOX multiplexes, and a unique floating cinema on Dal Lake. Organizers have announced a ₹96 lakh prize purse, while screenings feature stars such as Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu alongside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The schedule also includes masterclasses and cultural performances. Filmmakers, including Spanish director Anna Saura and veteran Ramesh Sippy, have praised the festival as a strong start to reviving the region’s cinematic heritage and attracting international productions.

Gorillaz Announce First India Show in Guwahati Gorillaz to Play First India Show in Guwahati on January 31, 2027 The show caps Gorillaz's three-city India debut tour, with earlier stops in Bengaluru on January 23 and Mumbai on January 27. Created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, the band drew on Indian influences for their ninth album *The Mountain*, featuring collaborations with Asha Bhosle and Anoushka Shankar. Officials hail it as a boost for Assam's concert scene, with tickets via the District app starting September 20, 2026 at 1 p.m., though some locals urge fixes for traffic and infrastructure. The virtual band, created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, kicks off The Mountain Tour on January 23 in Bengaluru, hits Mumbai on January 27, and wraps up at Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium on January 31. Inspired by time in India, their latest album features legends like Asha Bhosle and Anoushka Shankar, with the creators excited to feel the crowd's energy. Assam leaders hailed it as a 'Feel Good Inc. moment,' boosting the region's concert scene, though one resident called for better city improvements first. Tickets drop September 20 via the District app.