Celebrate Cinema @ Whistling Woods International

Whistling Woods International (WWI) will host the 14th edition of its flagship festival, Celebrate Cinema 2026, from October 8–9, bringing together over 3,000 film and media enthusiasts from across India under the theme Impact of Big Screen Cinema.

The three-day celebration will feature 50+ immersive workshops, panel discussions and industry-led sessions spanning filmmaking, animation, acting, screenwriting, music and more. The festival will offer participants an opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals, engage with peers and explore the evolving landscape of cinema and the creative arts.

This edition of Celebrate Cinema will bring together cinema legends Hema Malini, Rana Daggubati, Shony Panjikaran, Sanjay Psharody, Jyoti Deshpande, Rajesh Mapuskar, Imtiaz Ali, Sai Godbole, Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal and Rannvijay Singha, among others who will share their insights and perspectives on the craft, business and future of Indian cinema. The festival will also feature conversations around some of the most anticipated films and franchises, including The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, offering audiences a closer look at the making, storytelling and evolving possibilities of big-screen cinema.

Celebrate Cinema has welcomed several renowned personalities from the Indian film and entertainment industry, including:
Sidharth Malhotra, Hrithik Roshan, Pankaj Tripathi, Imtiaz Ali, Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Rajkumar Hirani, Gulzar Sahab, Mohit Suri, Kiran Rao, Vikrant Massey, Aparshakti Khurana, Richie Mehta, Karan Johar, Naseeruddin Shah, Aanand L. Rai, Boman Irani, and many more.