Award-winning adaptation of The Collaborator draws full house and leading filmmakers in Mumbai
After an acclaimed run across twelve major international film festivals, Line of Control marked its Asia Premiere at the prestigious 26th Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai
The film, an adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel The Collaborator, has travelled to prominent festivals including the San Diego International Film Festival, UK Asian Film Festival, Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Jordan, JoBurg Film Festival, Anchorage International Film Festival, Antakya Film Festival in Turkey, and Dances With Films, among others. Its Asia premiere at Kala Ghoda marks a significant homecoming moment in its international journey.
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Apr 14, 2026Set against the backdrop of the Kashmir insurgency in 1993, Line of Control follows a teenage boy whose best friend disappears amidst the violence. Determined to find him, the young protagonist is pushed to the edge, confronting impossible choices that test his morality, loyalty, and sense of self. While rooted in the specific political and emotional terrain of Kashmir, the film’s exploration of friendship, loss, and survival resonates universally with audiences across borders.
CSR Leader Brig Rajiv Williams (Retd) was the Chief guest and the screening was presented by Supreet Singh, Founder of the non-profit Reddot Foundation. Distinguished attendees included General Sanjay Soi (Retd), Neeraj Jain (Vinners), Sunil Alagh & Maya Alagh, Sanjeev Agarwal (SkinInTheGame Brand Soluations) and leading voices from across the country’s film and cultural communities.
The premiere was a full house, reflecting the strong anticipation surrounding the film’s Asia debut. Among those in attendance were acclaimed filmmakers Prakash Jha (Rajneeti), Vivek Sharma (Bhooth Nath), Mayur Puri (Lost & Found in Kumbh), and National award winner Rajan Khosa, underscoring the industry’s support for the project.
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Apr 12, 2026Written and directed by Travis Hodgkins, Line of Control is visually brought to life by cinematographer Johan Holmquist, with an evocative score by acclaimed composer Wayne Sharpe (Raajneeti, Basmati Blues).
Line of Control is produced by an all-women producing team: Rashaana Shah and Namrata Sharma of Mulberry Films, and Cristy Coors Beasley of Fabled Frames. The film is executive produced by Chaitra Vedullapalli (Women in Cloud) and Swetha Pakala (CnR Films), highlighting a powerful cross-continental collaboration of women leaders in cinema and technology.
The Asia premiere at Kala Ghoda not only celebrates the film’s artistic achievement but also reinforces its growing global impact as a story that bridges geographies while remaining deeply personal and politically resonant.
