{"id":98673,"date":"2025-10-24T08:14:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/dadasaheb-phalke-international-film-festival-welcomes-shweta-roy-to-its-prestigious-advisory-board\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T08:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:14:19","slug":"dadasaheb-phalke-international-film-festival-welcomes-shweta-roy-to-its-prestigious-advisory-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/dadasaheb-phalke-international-film-festival-welcomes-shweta-roy-to-its-prestigious-advisory-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Welcomes Shweta Roy to Its Prestigious Advisory Board"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Renowned Entrepreneur and Pageant Visionary Shweta Roy Joins DPIFF Advisory Board to Champion Women\u2019s Empowerment and Cultural Representation in Cinema<\/em><\/p>\n

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24<\/span>: <\/strong>Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) \u2014 India\u2019s most prestigious film festival and award ceremony- has announced the appointment of Shweta Roy<\/strong>, Founder and Director of\u00a0SR Queens Media Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong>, to its esteemed\u00a0Advisory Board<\/strong>. This milestone marks a powerful confluence of empowerment, leadership, cultural stewardship, and creative vision, perfectly aligned with DPIFF\u2019s mission to honour and elevate Indian art, culture, and cinema on the global stage.<\/p>\n

Guided by the enduring legacy of\u00a0Dadasaheb Phalke Ji<\/strong>, the Father of Indian Cinema, DPIFF has evolved into a benchmark of artistic excellence and national pride. The festival continues to celebrate the brilliance of Indian filmmakers, artists, and visionaries while reinforcing India\u2019s position as a global powerhouse of cinematic innovation and storytelling.<\/p>\n

Shweta Roy<\/strong>, an acclaimed entrepreneur and advocate for women\u2019s empowerment, is the Founder and Managing Director of\u00a0SR Queens Media Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong>, a pioneering platform redefining the global pageant landscape. With her flagship initiative, Mrs. India Queen<\/strong>, she has built a movement that celebrates\u00a0beauty with purpose<\/em>\u2014 inspiring women to embrace individuality, amplify their voices, and step into leadership roles both on and off the stage. Under her visionary leadership, SR Queens Media has become synonymous with empowerment and transformation, helping women across diverse backgrounds break barriers and lead with confidence.<\/p>\n

Beyond the world of pageantry,\u00a0Shweta Roy\u00a0<\/strong>has been instrumental in mentoring women through personal development and community leadership programmes. Her initiatives promote equality, representation, and self-empowerment \u2014 nurturing a new generation of women who are driving social change through strength, elegance, and purpose.<\/p>\n

Expressing her gratitude for the appointment, Shweta Roy\u00a0<\/strong>shared,<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is truly an honour to be part of an institution that celebrates and preserves the legacy of Indian cinema\u2019s greatest visionary. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival stands as a symbol of creative excellence and artistic integrity, and I\u2019m thrilled to contribute to its inspiring journey. Cinema has always been a powerful medium of storytelling and change, and being part of this platform is both humbling and empowering.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcoming her to the Advisory Board,\u00a0Abhishek Mishra<\/strong>,\u00a0CEO of DPIFF<\/strong>, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Mrs Shweta Roy to the DPIFF Advisory Board. Her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to women\u2019s empowerment bring a refreshing and dynamic dimension to the festival. With her leadership at SR Queens Media Pvt. Ltd., she embodies the values of inclusivity, creativity, and social impact that are central to DPIFF\u2019s mission of celebrating and elevating Indian cinema and culture.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Over the years, DPIFF has showcased more than fifteen\u00a0Venerated States of India<\/strong>, promoting the\u00a0Incredible India\u00a0<\/strong>campaign under the Ministry of Tourism and the\u00a0Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya\u00a0<\/strong>initiative under the Ministry of Culture. The inclusion of Shweta Roy marks a defining chapter in the festival\u2019s journey, reinforcing its dedication to empowerment, diversity, and cultural representation while strengthening its global influence.<\/p>\n

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025<\/strong>are scheduled to be held on\u00a029th and 30th October in Mumbai<\/strong>, celebrating a decade of cinematic excellence. The landmark edition will feature curated short film screenings, insightful masterclasses with industry veterans, panel discussions on the future of Indian cinema, and cultural showcases highlighting the nation\u2019s storytelling heritage.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0Shweta Roy\u00a0<\/strong>joining its Advisory Board, DPIFF continues to uphold its mission\u00a0of honouring<\/em><\/span>\u00a0artistic excellence, empowering communities and celebrating the global impact of Indian cinema.<\/em><\/p>\n

Official Announcement:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQHDf7FD_WH\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Renowned Entrepreneur and Pageant Visionary Shweta Roy Joins DPIFF Advisory Board to Champion Women\u2019s Empowerment and Cultural Representation in Cinema Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) \u2014 India\u2019s most prestigious film festival and award ceremony- has announced the appointment of Shweta Roy, Founder and Director of\u00a0SR Queens Media Pvt. Ltd., […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":98674,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118],"tags":[20],"class_list":["post-98673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}