On July 24, 2025, Bayaan, a thrilling police drama starring Huma Qureshi, was chosen for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 in the Discovery section, happening September 4-14. It’s the only Indian movie in this category, which has kickstarted careers for directors like Christopher Nolan. Huma shared, “Bayaan let me play a tough cop battling huge challenges. It was awesome working with a team so excited to tell a story that’s super important and speaks to everyone.”
Bayaan at TIFF? That’s a huge win for India! Huma’s gotta be pumped!
What’s Bayaan All About?
Directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra, Bayaan is a gritty tale about a woman cop fighting power, faith, and a system trying to hush her. She stands tall against it all. Bikas said, “This movie shows a changing world and the bravery of those who speak out. I’m thrilled to bring Bayaan to TIFF, where amazing filmmakers got their start.” It stars Huma, Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar, plus Paritosh Sand, Avijit Dutt, and Sampa Mandal.
A cop fighting big battles? That sounds like a super cool story!
Why TIFF Is Awesome
TIFF’s Discovery section shows off new directors’ first or second films. Bayaan is Bikas’s second movie after his hit Chauranga. Producer Shiladitya Bora said, “Bayaan is a powerful story that can wow people everywhere, and TIFF is the perfect place to start. At Platoon One Films, we love bold, fresh stories, and this one’s a winner.” The film got help from Film Independent in Los Angeles and the Hubert Bals Fund in Rotterdam.
Discovery section at TIFF? That’s a big stage for new talent!
Who’s Making Bayaan?
Bikas Ranjan Mishra directs, with producers Shiladitya Bora (Platoon One Films), Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar, and Anshuman Singh. The cast has Huma Qureshi, Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar, and other awesome actors. An X post from @htshowbiz said, “Huma Qureshi’s Bayaan to debut at TIFF 2025, India’s only pick in Discovery!” Filming started in Rajasthan in July 2024, and it’s ready for its big moment.
Huma and a great cast? This movie’s got all the stars!
Why It’s a Big Deal
Bayaan being India’s only film in TIFF’s Discovery section puts India in the spotlight. Its story of a woman’s fight for justice is bold and can connect with people worldwide. Huma’s star power and the strong cast could make it a hit. Like India’s UPI success or PM Modi’s global trips, Bayaan shows India shining big. An X post from @bollywoodbroo called it “a bold cop story with a rookie detective cracking a tough case.” It could steal the show at TIFF! What do you think about Bayaan rocking TIFF? Tell me!