Internet Slams IFFI Over All‑Male Jury For Indian Panorama Section: 'Did You Not Find Any Women?'

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) finally announced its jury members for the Indian Panorama section of the event. However, netizens seem to be unhappy with the announcement as no female has been included in the list. The jury members include Raja Bundela, Krishna Hebbale, Kamlesh K Mishra, Malay Ray, Subhash Sehgal, Jadumoni Dutta, Aroon Baksi, Asim Sinha, Ashok Sharan, Sukumar Jatania, BS Basavaraju, Amaresh Chakrabarti and Napoleon Thanga.

IFFI shared a post on Instagram and wrote, "Meet our esteemed jury for the Indian Panorama - Feature Films category at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), taking place in Goa from 20–28 November 2025. Chaired by the celebrated filmmaker and actor Raja Bundela, this distinguished panel of visionary storytellers and cinematic experts brings their artistry, insight, and dedication to honour the most powerful short films and documentaries from across India."

A netizen reacted to the post and wrote in comments section, "Women filmmakers are busy making the headlines so they felt a little left out hence, they made a Manel," another one wrote, "Is there a separate panel for women with women only feature films with an all women jury? or… ?" another person commented, "Did you not find any women on the jury in all of India?" a user wrote, "Lack of women in the jury is glaring, do better," others also dropped similar reactions.

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