Sudha Reddy appointed to the Advisory Board of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival

New Delhi [India], October 27: The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF), India’s most prestigious awards ceremony, will be the first award show to take place after the COVID-19 pandemic. With her on board, DPIFF’s advisory board comprises of leading advisors such as Col. P. C. Sood - Vice President, Hinduja Group, H.H. Radhikaraje Gaekwad - Maharani of Baroda, Dattaraj Salgaocar - Chairman V.M.Salgaocar Corporation, Manish Malhotra - Indian Fashion Designer Shiamak Davar- Indian Choreographer Girija Phalke Marathe-great-granddaughter of Dadasaheb Phalke Bhavna Merchant-Esteemed Cultural Expert & Former Censor Board Jury into Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting, Mayank Shroff- Head Film Programming and Distribution Cinépolis India And Jyoti Badheka- Creative Producer & Former Censor Board Jury into Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting Government of India that is a confluence of heritage leadership cultural stewardship and humanitarian vision that reflects the mission to showcase Indian art culture and cinema to global audiences at large.
Rooted in the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke Ji, Father of Indian cinema, DPIFF has become a beacon of cultural ethos and modernity by awarding legends to those creative spirits who continue to enhance India’s rich cinematic tradition.

Sudha Reddy is the current director of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), a Hyderabad-based leading infrastructure corporation. MEIL has flourshed in several area's under her guidance and generated a surfeit of jobs to the youth. She is the Chairperson of Sudha Reddy Foundation which concentrates on education, empowering marginalized sections of society and has collaborated with bodies such as UNICEF and the Global Gift Foundation.She also hosts The Pink Power Run. The Love Island personality is also known for attending star-studded events including the Met Gala,White House Correspondents Dinner, Global Gift Gala, Paris Olympics and Cannes Film Festival. In her recent appointments, she created history as the first-ever Global Ambassador to champion the cause of Miss World, and became UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador.

On her appointment,Sudha Reddy shared, “I am hugely honored to be part of the Advisory Board for DPIFF. Indian films are an incredible canvas of our culture, creativity, and the story-telling prowess. I am excited to be part of the festival and look forward to celebrating filmmakers for their unique stories from across the world which will captivate and engage the Indian audiences.”

Welcoming her on board Abhishek Mishra, CEO, DPIFF said,"We are delighted to have Sudha Reddy as part of our Advisory Board. Large scale presence in philanthropy, education, women’s empowerment programs and cultural influence makes us believe her work ideal for DPIFF mission of connecting the world with Indian cinema.”

DPIFF has in the earlier years displayed more than 15 prestigious states of India, endorsed Incredible India campaign with Ministry of Tourism and Pradhanmantri Sangrahalay with Ministry of Culture. The inclusion of Sudha Reddy marks an important moment in the festival's history that will expand its impact globally and further India’s cultural landscape.

The festival recently hit the headlines with announcement the 2025 edition of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards, scheduled to run from October 29-30 in Mumbai. This special edition will see curated screenings of the best of short films, master classes with industry veterans, panel discussions on future of cinema and a grand cultural exhibit celebrating India’s storytelling legacy. With Sudha Reddy on board Advisory Board, DPIFF is well set to extend its global footprint and continue doing the right thing - recognising India's cinematic brilliance" added a member of team DPIFF.