Cannes, May 23 -- Emmy-nominated filmmaker Manjari Makijany is set to direct 'Discovering Sambha,' a feature documentary on her father, Indian actor Mohan Makijany, reported Variety. The project is structured as an official India-Australia co-production and was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.

Acording to the outlet, the production of the film is set to begin later this year and a release targeted for 2027. The documentary will draw on archival material, family recollections and reflections from colleagues, exploring themes of identity, legacy and the relationship between cinema and personal memory.

Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, founder and director of the Film Heritage Foundation, which restored "Sholay" recently, has joined as ...