‘Sholay’ Actor Mac Mohan Gets Documentary ‘Discovering Sambha’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A documentary titled 'Discovering Sambha' will be directed by Manjari Makijany, focusing on her father, Indian actor Mac Mohan. The film, which is an official India-Australia co-production, is set to begin production later this year and aims for a 2027 release. It will explore themes of identity and legacy through archival material and personal reflections.
- ▪Manjari Makijany will direct the documentary about her father, Mac Mohan.
- ▪The project is structured as an official India-Australia co-production.
- ▪Production is set to begin later this year with a targeted release in 2027.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 23, 2026 3:14am PT ‘Sholay’ Actor Mac Mohan Gets Documentary ‘Discovering Sambha’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Masculinity Satire Australian Animated Series ‘Finally, a Show About Men!’ Bows on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE) 25 minutes ago Inside ‘Sh(AI)ved,’ the AI-Created Vintage Adult Film Collection Unveiled at Cannes: ‘Splendid, Volcanic Orgasms’ 17 hours ago Estonia Plans to Triple Its Film Industry as Two New Sound Stages Take Shape 21 hours ago See All Sippy Films/Jonathan Lennard/Charles Murphy/Mac Mohan Family Archive Emmy-nominated filmmaker Manjari Makijany (“Spin,” “Skater Girl”) will direct “Discovering Sambha,” a feature documentary on her father, Indian character actor Mac Mohan, with sister Vinati Makijany…
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