5th CHANDIGARH MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL (CMFF)

5th CHANDIGARH MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL to be held on 27th, 28th & 29th April, 2025

As summer warms up the City Beautiful, the cultural calendar is set to sizzle with the much-awaited 5th Chandigarh Music and Film Festival (CMFF) — scheduled for 27th, 28th, and 29th April 2025. Organized in association with PFTAA, MY FM, Chandigarh Life, Citco, Punjabi Hits, The Narrators, and the Delhi Institute of Digital Management, this year’s edition promises an electrifying fusion of cinema, music, creativity, and cultural conversation.

Chandigarh Music And Film Festival

A Platform for Creativity and Cultural Exchange

Speaking about the vision of the festival, Dr Rajesh Sharma, Founder of Chandigarh Music and Film Festival, stated,

“Chandigarh Music and Film Festival has been actively working for the last three years to promote good cinemas and music together towards the people of Chandigarh. The festival is very popular among the budding young filmmakers, actors, and singers not only from Chandigarh but also the whole state of Punjab and Haryana..”

The 5th Chandigarh Music and Film Festival will kick off on April 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Municipal Bhawan, Sector 35A, Chandigarh. The three-day celebration will showcase a curated selection of local and international films across genres — ranging from thought-provoking documentaries to inspiring narratives. The goal is to captivate cinephiles and music lovers with visual brilliance, storytelling, and soulful soundscapes.

Opening Ceremony & Felicitation

The Opening Ceremony will mark the beginning of CMFF’s creative journey, followed by a Felicitation Event to honour notable contributors to the worlds of music and film. Recognitions will also be presented to emerging directors, producers, influencers, and artists from India and abroad, fostering a spirit of celebration and inclusion.

Student Engagement at Chandigarh University

On 28th and 29th April, the festival will continue at Chandigarh University, offering students a unique opportunity to engage through:

Interactive Talk Shows
Q&A Sessions with Industry Experts
Panel Discussions on Film and Music Trends
Film & Music Documentary Screenings
Networking Opportunities with Creators and Professionals

“This event promises an immersive experience that celebrates the powerful bond between cinema and music,” added the organizing committee.

Bollywood Guests & Industry Stalwarts

CMFF 2025 will also be graced by celebrated members of the Indian film and music fraternity, including:-

Rahul Rawail
Roopa Ganguly
Ali Asgar
Priti Sapru
Dibyendu Bhattacharya
Inaamul Haq
Mushtaq Khan
Sultana Nooran
Manish Wadhwa
Anang Desai
Vijay Patkar
Jai Prakash Shaw

Their presence promises to inspire budding artists and entertain audiences through enriching conversations and appearances.
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Festival Objective

The Chandigarh Music and Film Festival is designed to inspire, educate, and empower. It aims to:

Promote the transformative power of cinema and music
Provide a platform for emerging voices
Bridge the gap between mainstream and independent talent
Bring good cinema to every corner of society

As Dr Rajesh Sharma passionately puts it,

“We believe cinema has the power to change society for the better. Our mission is to spread the message of meaningful cinema and ensure that no one is left out of this cultural revolution.”

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