DPIFF Denies Scam Allegations, Reaffirms Devotion To Honour Cinematic Excellence

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIIF), on Wednesday, issued a statement where the organisation strongly dismissed the recent false and malicious allegations against it. The organisation claims these allegations are an attempt to cause reputational damage to the festival.

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DPIFF also released a statement alongside a caption that read: "With resilience and responsibility, we move forward. A legacy can바카라�t be shaken. A celebration can바카라�t be stopped. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival remains devoted to honouring cinematic excellence and India바카라�s cultural heritage. DPIFF 2025 바카라� a tribute to that timeless vision 바카라� is coming, bigger, bolder and grander. Let the countdown to cinematic glory begin..."

DPIFF has also urged the public, stakeholders, and members of the creative industry not to fall prey to rumours or fabricated narratives.

What was Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival controversy?

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival was originally scheduled to be held in February this year but it got postponed. The Mumbai Police had registered a case against the organisers for allegedly trying to convince people to get sponsorships from multiple companies.

Reports claimed police sources saying that the organisers, including DPIFF founder and Managing Director Anil Mishra, allegedly sold awards in the name of Dadasaheb Phalke to several actors, whose films were commercially unsuccessful.

Later, DPIFF released a statement, mentioning that, "Due to an unforeseen situation and force majeure, including multiple threats from various unions to disrupt the event, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025 has been postponed under unavoidable circumstances.

We stand strong against false allegations and remain committed to honouring Indian cinema with even greater grandeur."

Legal counsel took action to challenge the false claims, which were placed under judicial review. A formal clearance and clean antecedent is currently under process with the Bandra Police Station for Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF), Mr. Anil Mishra, and Mr. Abhishek Mishra.