Iti Acharya Champions Women-Centric Storytelling Across RIFF and BIFFES 2026
Filmmaker Iti Acharya spotlights women-led narratives at RIFF and BIFFES 2026, redefining inclusive Indian cinema.
Actress and producer Iti Acharya is steadily emerging as a prominent voice in Indian regional cinema, creating a strong presence across major film festivals from Rajasthan to Karnataka. With her roots in Rajasthan and a flourishing career in Bengaluru, Iti exemplifies the new generation of artistes breaking regional barriers while championing women-centric storytelling.
Iti was recently invited to speak at Women of Cinema panel discussion at the Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) 2026, held in Jodhpur. The panel featured well-known names from Indian cinema, including Aditi Pohankar, Seema Kapoor and Jayati Bhatia, and focused on the evolving role of women in Indian films, both in front of and behind the camera.
The appearance followed a major achievement for Iti, her Kannada film “4by4,” received a Special Jury Mention at the Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFES) 2026. The recognition places 4by4 among the notable women-led films showcased at BIFFES and highlights the growing importance of meaningful regional cinema in India.
