Goa Gleanings: Takeaways From the International Film Festival of India

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• Acclaimed director Vishal Bhardwaj inks a deal to direct a new film based on a bestselling Indian novel, signaling Hollywood's growing appetite for homegrown narratives.
• The Film Bazaar project market saw a record number of international buyers and producers seeking to co-produce and acquire rights to Indian films, underscoring India's rising status as a creative powerhouse.