From March 15 to 18, 2026, the 2nd Days of Indian Cinema will be held at the Ch. Aitmatov Cinema House, organized by the Embassy of India in Bishkek in collaboration with the Department of Cinematography and the State Film Center "Kyrgyzfilm," operating under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On March 14, 2026 (Saturday) at 12:00, the festival will be inaugurated at the T. Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater, accompanied by a vibrant dance show "Rhythms of Bollywood" performed by the folk dance ensemble "Kauhar."
During the four days from March 15 to 18, 2026, the following Indian films will be screened at the Cinema House:
On March 15, 2026, at 12:00, the audience will be presented with "Mary Kom" (in Hindi, Russian dubbing) — a story about the boxer Mary Kom, who overcame numerous obstacles on her way to her dream.
The next day, March 16, 2026, also at 12:00, viewers will be able to see "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" (in Hindi, Russian dubbing), which tells the life story of Milkha Singh, who faced hardships during the partition of India and Pakistan.
On March 17, 2026, at 12:00, the film "The Path of Bumba" (in Assamese, Russian subtitles) will be shown, narrating the story of a primary school with only one student named Bumba, and how the teachers strive to keep the school open.
On March 18, 2026, at 12:00, the audience will enjoy the film "Commander" (in Marathi, Russian subtitles). The plot centers around a 14-year-old boy with a strong voice who dreams of leading a parade. During a rehearsal at school, he catches attention and gets the chance to compete for the position of parade commander.
All film screenings are free of charge, and seats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 12:00.
The Days of Indian Cinema are held with the support of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as well as the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) of India.
