Our Board

The advisors who
light the path.

A board of veteran filmmakers, scholars and industry leaders steers CineDream Kolkata with rigor and vision. They protect the festival's standards and open its doors to global cinema.

Brand Ambassador

Isabelle Lafforgue

Isabelle Lafforgue — Entrepreneur and Humanitarian Princess. Isabelle is an elite French designer and lifestyle consultant specialising in interior and floral design, as well as event planning and decoration. As CEO of Isabelle International Design, she has, for more than 25 years, set the standard for elegance, class, taste and sophistication in Hong Kong and across the globe. She constantly raises the bar for what is the ultimate in savoir-faire, luxury and lifestyle. Born and raised in Versailles, France, Isabelle has been surrounded since childhood by magnificent châteaux, opulent decoration and artwork. Influenced by her travels through Europe, North America and Asia, Isabelle has developed a meticulous attention to detail and a demand for exceptional craftsmanship and creative art solutions. Her eye for colour, form and composition has inspired her work on projects for well-known design houses. Isabelle's creative vision has been enhanced by artistic designs from different cultures, often taking elements of Eastern minimalism while maintaining traditional principles of European style. She blends these elements harmoniously into one complete "essence" that is always fresh and innovative, yet elegant and timeless. Isabelle is foremost an entrepreneur who founded her own company in Hong Kong, Isabelle International Design. For the past 25 years she has been successfully serving a unique clientele of top hotels and corporations across Asia, Europe and the US, as well as some of the wealthiest and most influential families in the world. She has created masterpieces for some of the most prestigious galas and extravagant weddings in the international community — events celebrated for their unique attention to detail and creative magic. Owing to her gentle and responsible nature, which resonates in her work, Isabelle is at the same time an enthusiast and advocate for peace. She was a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Gusi Peace Prize International in Manila from 2009 to 2015.
Board Members
Zarina Wahab
Board Member

Zarina Wahab

Acclaimed Indian actress known for roles in Hindi and Malayalam films. Noteworthy performances include Chitchor and Gopal Krishna, and her role in the Oscar-shortlisted Adaminte Makan Abu.

Pahlaj Nihalani
In Memoriam (1950-2026)
Board Member · In Memoriam

Late Pahlaj Nihalani
(1950-2026)

Indian film producer and former Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). President of the Association of Pictures and TV Programme Producers for 29 years.

Herachand Dand
Board Member

Herachand Dand

Distinguished philanthropist, industrialist, educationist, and social reformer from Maharashtra. Chairman of Dand Group of Industries, actively contributing to social welfare and cultural patronage.

Anup Jalota
Board Member

Anup Jalota

Iconic Indian singer — the Bhajan Samraat. Padma Shri 2012. Over 1,500 recordings, 200+ albums, 100+ gold and platinum discs, and 5,000 concerts across five continents.

Quaiser Khalid
Board Member

Quaiser Khalid

IPS officer serving as Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra. A soulful Urdu and Hindi poet, recipient of the Maharashtra State Urdu Sahitya Academy Award.

Rais Ahamad
Board Member

Rais Ahamad

Founder and CMD of Rassaz Group — Mumbais leading builder, developer, educationist and philanthropist. Also founder of Rassaz Studios and Cinegrow Film Academy.

Yogesh Lakhani
Board Member

Yogesh Lakhani

Indian film actor, producer and Founder & Head of Bright Outdoor Media. Best known as producer of Prem Geet 3. Actor in Dilwale, Calendar Girls, Baazaar and more.

Mark Your Calendar

2 & 3 December 2026.
A festival of light.

Screenings
Dec 2 – 3, 2026
Venue
PVR INOX — AVANI MALL, Howrah
Awards Ceremony
Dec 3 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Submissions Open
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