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