SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), in collaborationwith the Consulate General of India, Seattle, proudly presents the Indian FilmFestival, a three-day celebration of Indian cinema from March 21-23, 2025.Featuring a curated selection of films that explore themes of resilience,identity, and cultural heritage, the festival highlights the global influenceof Indian storytelling.

Kicking off the festival on March 21, MOPOP will host aspecial opening reception featuring remarks from key dignitaries, includingConsul General Shri Prakash Gupta, and MOPOP CEO Michele Y. Smith, with LindaLowry, City of Seattle Arts Commissioner, serving as Master of Ceremony. Theevening will also feature a Bollywood dance performance, followed by ascreening of English Vinglish, the acclaimed film aboutself-discovery and empowerment.

“Indian cinema is one of the most vibrant and influentialstorytelling mediums in the world, shaping not only entertainment but alsocultural identity and dialogue,” said Michele Y. Smith, CEO of MOPOP. “As amuseum dedicated to pop culture’s power to connect and inspire, we are proud tohost the Indian Film Festival and create a space where these stories can beshared with our diverse community.”

The festival continues over the weekend with screeningsof Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, a coming-of-age road trip film,and Raksha Bandhan, a heartfelt story about family and sacrifice.All screenings will take place at MOPOP’s Sound + Vision Theater, providing animmersive experience for audiences to engage with Indian cinema’s artistry andcultural significance.

“Seattle’s deep-rooted ties with the Indian community havefostered a cultural exchange that enriches the city’s arts and heritage,” saidConsul General Shri Prakash Gupta. “This festival is a testament to theenduring impact of Indian film and its ability to bridge communities throughshared stories and universal themes.”

The festival is part of MOPOP’s ongoing commitment toshowcasing global perspectives in pop culture and highlighting underrepresentedvoices in the arts. “Film has the power to transcend borders and createconnections,” said Linda Lowry, City of Seattle Arts Commissioner. “The IndianFilm Festival is a unique opportunity to celebrate the creativity, history, andinfluence of Indian cinema while engaging Seattle audiences in meaningfulcultural conversations.”

The Indian Film Festival at MOPOP is free for MOPOP members.

For more information about this limited seating event, visitMOPOP Indian Film Festival 2025 Day 1 | Museum of Pop Culture.

ABOUT MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE (MOPOP)

The Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) is a cutting-edgenonprofit museum in Seattle, dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuelcontemporary pop culture. With a mission to make creative expression alife-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connectcommunities, MOPOP activates the world-shaping power of pop culture throughparticipative experiences, discovery, and play. The museum reachesmultigenerational audiences through its collection, exhibitions, educationalprograms, and community partnerships. At MOPOP, artists, audiences, and ideasconverge to bring understanding, interpretation, and scholarship to the popculture of our time. For more information, mopop.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Contacts

Nadia Tahoun
MOPOP@scoutlab.com