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Second edition of Crime Literature Festival of India (CLFI) The event concluded on a vibrant note from November 29 to December 1, transforming Hyatt Centric in Dehradun into a hub of creativity, dialogue and reflection. The three-day festival attracted a diverse audience including eminent filmmakers, accomplished writers, investigative journalists, law practitioners, and more. Enforcement officers, and curious students.
The event highlights some of the most prominent voices of cinema and literature, including acclaimed filmmakers Prakash Jha And Anubhav Sinhafamous hindi crime writer Surender Mohan PathakAnd distinguished law enforcement officials graced the festivities. Designed to inspire meaningful discussions about crime and justice, the festival seamlessly merged the worlds of literature, cinema and real-world challenges.
Prakash Jha, known for his serious exploration of social issues in films like Ganga water And Ashraminaugurated the festival with Shri Mangala ji’s eyes And Bhole Ji Maharaj Hans Foundation. Reflecting on the power of storytelling, Jha commented, “Crime literature and cinema provide valuable insights into the complexities of crime and justice, helping society better understand these issues.”
Conversations beyond pages and screens
Last Days, Filmmaker Anubhav SinhaCelebrated for socially resonant films like Article 15 And slapenthralled the audience with his session, “Beyond the Screen: Film, Identity and Social Justice.” Emphasizing the role of cinema in creating awareness about social issues, Sinha said, “While cinema may not bring about immediate change, it plays an essential role in raising awareness and fostering dialogue about social challenges.”
Another attraction was the presentation lifetime Achievement Award To the legend of Hindi crime literature Surender Mohan PathakWho has about 300 novels to his credit. Pathak, overwhelmed with the honour, expressed his gratitude and said, “This recognition is a defining moment in my career, and I am extremely grateful for the love and appreciation I have received.”
A forum for critical discussions
The festival hosted a wide range of engaging sessions, based on both historical and contemporary narratives. Among the most compelling were:
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“Who killed Sidhu Moosewala? Lawrence Bishnoi Angle” by investigative journalists Jupinderjit Singh And Siddhant Arora,
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“Remembering Vijay Raman: The gentleman policeman who finished off Paan Singh Tomar” with experienced police officers Aloke Lal And K Vijay Kumar,
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“Madhumati to Baazigar: Representations of Crime in Indian Cinema” Featuring the veteran actor Akash Khurana,
In addition to these discussions, practical workshops Criminal Psychology, ScreenwritingAnd crime prevention Provided valuable insights and practical knowledge to attendees.
Honoring talent and innovation
Students and emerging creators were honored for their contributions in the short story and film competitions, reflecting the festival’s commitment to nurturing new voices. ips officer Varun Singla Received special recognition for his ground-breaking work in tackling cyber crime in Haryana.
a vision for the future
led by Festival President Ashok Kumar,Former DGP of Uttarakhand, and Festival Director Alok LalCLFI has evolved into an important cultural platform. Kumar shared his vision about the future of the festival, saying, “We aim to expand this celebration to cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata and include members of the judiciary to deepen the conversation on crime and justice.”
Supported by organizations such as Hans Foundation, Uttarakhand Film Development Council (UFDC)And riversThis festival symbolizes a unique blend of creativity and intellectual engagement.
As it looks towards future editions, CLFI aims to strengthen its position as a catalyst of social change, promoting awareness and dialogue on the complexities of crime and justice.
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