The film festival features a handpicked collection of box-office champions and critically acclaimed gems that have defined contemporary Gujarati cinema. Each film reflects a different flavour of Gujarat, its humour, its values, its landscapes, its culture and its indomitable spirit.
From the hilarious chaos of Fakt Mahilao Maate, where a man gets a unique power to hear women’s thoughts, to the supernatural mysteries of Jhamkudi set in a haunted haveli. Bachubhai offers a heartwarming tale of late-life reinvention, while the National Award-winning movie Hellaro delivers a powerful story of women’s liberation in rural Kutch. Mithada Maheman brings sweet, unexpected bonds to the screen, and Naadi Dosh explores love tested against astrological belief. Kutch Express follows a woman’s journey to independence, while All The Best Pandya serves up laugh-out-loud family madness and a gentle father-son dynamic. The supernatural thriller Vash will keep you on edge, and Umbarro closes the festival with a transformational story of seven women who find the courage to cross their inner thresholds and rediscover joy on their own terms.
Gujarati cinema has seen a phenomenal rise over the last decade, both in content and audience appeal. This festival is a tribute to the filmmakers, artists, and audiences who have made Gujarati films a formidable creative force. Through this celebration, ShemarooMe aims to make premium Gujarati content more accessible and offer viewers a chance to revisit films that shaped the new wave of Gujarati entertainment.