NIFFA - The Making of Mahatma (Shyam Benegal Retrospective)

About This Event

National Indian Film Festival of Australia 2025

Thursday, February 27 - Sunday, March 9

The Backlot Studios is proud to partner with the Australian Centre for Indian Cinema to create Australia’s first and only annual National Indian Film Festival (NIFFA).

Festival Directors Peter Castaldi and Anupam Sharma are bringing you the best of Indian Cinema over 18 days and across 7 cities, with Australian and World Premiere screenings ranging from the glitz and glamour of Bollywood to cutting-edge, thought-provoking regional cinema, as well as industry talks and workshops. NIFFA is more than just a film festival—it’s a cinematic cultural bridge between India and Australia. Join us in celebrating one of the most prolific and one of the most consumed film industries in the world – in all its variations, languages, genres, and richness. Book your tickets now and step into the world of cinema like never before!

In this session from 4:30 pm - 7:10 pm, enjoy the curated feature films as below:

1) Lifers - 12 mins (Short Film)

2) The Making of Mahatma - 2h 24 mins (Feature Film)

TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 2 hours 37 mins + max 3m pre-show