Siraj Syed is the India Correspondent for FilmFestivals.com and a member of FIPRESCI, the International Federation of Film Critics. He is a Film Festival Correspondent since 1976, Film-critic since 1969 and a Feature-writer since 1970. He is also an acting and dialogue coach. @SirajHSyed
Run-up to IFFI 57, 2026, 3: Deadline for Market Screenings at WAVES Film Bazaar 2026 extended to November 3• New Deadline: November 3, 2026 (previously October 30, 2026)• Event Dates: November 20–24,...
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