Kicking off the festival will be Raja Harishchandra, the first film of Indian cinema. Accompanying this landmark will be a program of 15 Indian classics including Pather Panchali, ‘curry western’ Sholay, Achut Kanya, a film that delves into India’s caste system, and the comedy Garam Hawa.
Included in the festival will be a tribute to Yash Chopra, a legendary director and filmmaker of Indian cinema. In honour of her deceased husband, Pamela Chopra will be attending the festival to accept an award for Yash’s lifetime achievements.
