Abhay Deol joins the advisory board of the Bandra Film Festival, which will be held digitally from February 25. “It is a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and reach out to a wide audience base,” says Deol. The films will be showcased on the festival’s YouTube channel. Audience can also donate to help indie filmmakers. The festival has tied up with Milaap to extend financial support to films and filmmakers in these challenging times. Discerning audiences can click ‘Milaap Donate Link’ set up alongside every title on this channel as well as on the BFF website.

Abhay Deol who along with Filmkaravan has produced the film What are the Odds? on Netflix, is elated to be on the Advisory Board of the Bandra Film Festival. Talking about it, Abhay said, "It has always been difficult for independent films and documentaries to reach out to the masses, even though things have evolved now in the content space with so many Digital and OTT players entering the market. I think the Bandra Film Festival will be a fabulous platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and reach out to a wide audience base. I am happy to be on board with Filmkaravan, who I believe have been pushing the envelope with a wide range of narratives. Their approach towards backing a good story and striving for inclusiveness is commendable. As for me, I have in my own way too tried backing the underdogs and the unconventional."