Humans of Cinema and Safarnaama Pictures launch a ₹40,00,000 co-production fund to support feature films by India’s emerging independent filmmakers. The program is designed to back new and less established voices in Indian cinema. Filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and Shaunak Sen are attached as mentors for the fund, bringing their experience to guide the selection and development of projects. Shaunak Sen also takes on an executive producer role for the final project or projects chosen for funding, according to reports. The initiative is described as an India-focused co-production mechanism for feature-length films, rather than a general grant program. While details on the application process and timeline are not specified in the available coverage, both outlets confirm the fund’s partners, its stated budget of ₹40 lakh, and the mentoring involvement of Bhardwaj and Sen. The effort positions the mentorship and production support from established directors alongside investment intended to develop new independent storytelling for broader co-production opportunities.