Arts and Culture Festival Indian Film Series hosted by the Arts Center of Brazos Valley

Indian Film Series

Saturday, May 2nd | The Kimbell Cultural Event Center

607 N Main St, Bryan, TX 77803

12:00 PM | Pather Panchali

Directed by Satyajit Ray (1955)

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, Pather Panchali marks the debut of Satyajit Ray and the beginning of his celebrated Apu Trilogy.

2:20 PM | Kalpana

Directed by Uday Shankar (1948)

A singular achievement in world cinema, Kalpana is the only film directed by legendary dancer Uday Shankar and stands as a dazzling fusion of dance, music, and cinematic imagination.

5:15 PM | All We Imagine as Light

Directed by Payal Kapadia (2024)

One of the most acclaimed recent Indian films on the international festival circuit, All We Imagine as Light offers a poetic, deeply atmospheric portrait of contemporary urban life.

7:15 PM | Reception

8:00 PM | Cactus Pears

Directed by Rohan Kanawade (2025)

An emerging work, Cactus Pears is a romantic drama that emcompasses grief, sexuality, and love. The film reflects the evolving landscape of independent Indian filmmaking.

[FREE!] Sunday, May 3rd | The Green at Century Square

175 Century Square Dr, College Station, TX 77840, free parking in garage

3:00 PM | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Directed by Aditya Chopra (1995)

A classic Bollywood romance, DDLJ follows the story of Raj and Simran, two non-resident Indians who fall in love during a European vacation.