Lucknow International Film Festival Announces Grand Launch alongside New Hindi Feature Film Shubh Sangam

  Lucknow: The city of Nawabs is set to celebrate the magic of cinema with the announcement of the Lucknow International Film Festival, fo...

 

Lucknow: The city of Nawabs is set to celebrate the magic of cinema with the announcement of the Lucknow International Film Festival, founded and organized by Ayub Khan. The three-day festival will be held from 2nd - 4th December 2025, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and audiences in a vibrant celebration of storytelling.

 

Speaking about the initiative, Ayub Khan, Founder and Organizer of the Lucknow International Film Festival, said, “Lucknow is a fantastic city and the love for cinema here is unconditional. In the first week we will be organizing a three-day festival to celebrate films and filmmakers. I am delighted that distinguished personalities like Rakesh Bedi, Soham P. Shah, and B.N. Tiwari, President of the Film Federation of India, have come together to support this special occasion.” Alongside the festival announcement, Ayub Khan also revealed the launch of his upcoming Hindi feature film "Shubh Sangam"

 

Soham P. Shah, Film Director and Jury Member of the Lucknow International Film Festival, also shared his thoughts: “In our honorable Chief Minister Yogi Ji’s state of Uttar Pradesh — we are launching this prestigious festival at PVR Cinema, Saharaganj, Lucknow. This festival has been created to encourage and inspire the talented writers, directors, and actors of this region. The final festival will take place from 2nd December to 4th December 2025 at PVR Cinema, Saharaganj, Lucknow. And yes, there is more good news for everyone! Mr. Ayub Khan is also announcing his upcoming Hindi feature film Shubh Sangam, which will be shot entirely across Uttar Pradesh. The film is scheduled to begin shooting in November 2025.”

 

Pahlaj Nihlani expressed his joy on being part of the initiative, saying, “I am honored to be a part of the Board of Directors of the Lucknow International Film Festival. On 13th September 2025, this grand festival was launched in the City of Nawabs, Lucknow. I urge everyone to extend their blessings and best wishes to Mr. Ayub Khan, the driving force behind this festival. Hailing from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Ayub Khan is an exceptionally talented and creative mind who is always striving to bring something better and more meaningful to the world of cinema. The Lucknow International Film Festival is the result of his dedication and the constant demand and encouragement he has received from creative personalities of this region through calls and emails. The festival will take place from 2nd December to 4th December 2025. On this occasion, Mr. Ayub Khan is also announcing his upcoming Hindi feature film, Shubh Sangam, which will be shot entirely in Uttar Pradesh. I extend my heartfelt wishes and blessings to Ayub Khan for the success of this festival and his upcoming film. I invite everyone to join me in supporting and blessing him on this remarkable journey.”

 

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who will serve as a jury member for the festival and also star in Shubh Sangam, shared his excitement, “On the occasion of the launch of the Lucknow International Film Festival and the announcement of a new Hindi feature film Shubh Sangam, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ayub Khan and the people of Lucknow. I am honored to be part of this festival not only as one of its jury members but also as an actor in the upcoming film *Shubh Sangam,* where I will be portraying a remarkable character.”

 

Bedi also highlighted his long-standing association with Ayub Khan: “My association with Ayub Khan Sahab goes back many years. In Mumbai, I have proudly served as a jury member for the Cine Dreams International Film Festival, organized by him for the past two years. I also had the privilege of playing an impactful role in his film Be-Lagaam. Ayub Khan is not only a talented writer and director, but above all, a man of great integrity and a truly wonderful human being. Our friendship has stood the test of time, and I deeply value this creative journey with him.”

 

With the dual announcement of the Lucknow International Film Festival and Shubh Sangam, the city gears up for an exciting cultural extravaganza celebrating cinema, creativity, and collaboration.