The critically acclaimed short documentary Where The Heart Is premiered at the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Sunday. IFFI 2025: Oscar-Winning Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor Sheds Light on Importance of Building Community of Women in Cinema.

After impressive showings at both the Kolkata International Film Festival and the Jagran International Film Festival, the documentary Where The Heart drew a packed audience at the screening in IFFI 2025.

Ulka Mayur’s ‘Where The Heart Is’ Impresses Viewers After Global Festival Run

The documentary was screened at the Indian Panorama section. It was written and directed by Ulka Mayur.

The film had its international premiere last month at Toronto's International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA). It is produced by Mayur Puri, with Mannan Shaah and Ulka Mayur as co-producers.

According to the press note shared by the makers, 'Where The Heart Is' chronicles Umesh Garate's yearly journey from Mumbai to his ancestral village to celebrate the Ganapati festival.

‘Where The Heart Is’ Showcases Emotional Journey of Homecoming and Belonging

Through this intimate homecoming, the film explores themes of family bonds, migration, belonging, and the subtle yet powerful changes taking place in rural life.

"It's wonderful to see the film receiving such warm appreciation on the festival circuit. We had a houseful screening today. The film is charting its own path from Toronto to Kolkata, Mumbai, and now Goa. It's gratifying that audiences are embracing storytelling across diverse formats," said director Ulka Mayur.

The documentary is scheduled for its second screening at IFFI on November 24. IFFI 2025: Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala’s Iconic Film ‘1942: A Love Story’ to Screen in Stunning 8K Version.

The 56th International Film Festival of India is currently underway in Goa. It will run till November 28.

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