TWO-DAY INTERNATIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY
ONLINE CONFERENCE INDIAN CINEMA IN CENTRAL ASIA History, Culture and Cultural Diplomacy मध्य एशिया में भारतीय सिनेमा: इतिहास, संस्कृति और सांस्कृतिक कूटनीति |
INFORMATION PAPER • CALL FOR PAPERS • REGISTRATION FORM
CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE |
Conference Dates | 18-19 September 2026 (Friday-Saturday) |
Mode | Online |
Working Languages | Hindi and English |
Abstract Deadline | 25 August 2026 |
Final Paper Deadline | 30 August 2026 |
An international academic platform for scholars, researchers, film specialists, teachers, students and practitioners interested in Indian cinema and India-Central Asia cultural relations.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Academic Rationale, Objectives and Participation
Indian cinema has occupied a distinctive place in the cultural imagination of Central Asia. From the circulation of Hindi films during the Soviet period to contemporary digital platforms, cinema has helped shape public perceptions of India, encouraged linguistic and artistic exchange, and created enduring emotional connections across borders. The conference examines this shared history while opening new interdisciplinary conversations on cinema, identity, diplomacy, translation, media and cultural memory.
To examine the historical reception and circulation of Indian cinema in Central Asia.
To analyse cinema as an instrument of cultural exchange, soft power and cultural diplomacy.
To explore questions of identity, diaspora, translation, dubbing, subtitling and public reception.
To connect scholars, teachers, researchers, filmmakers and students from India, Central Asia and other regions.
To encourage comparative, multilingual and interdisciplinary research and future institutional collaboration.
Faculty members and academicians
Research scholars and postgraduate students
Film, media and cultural-studies researchers
Filmmakers, translators, language professionals and practitioners
Participants from India and overseas institutions
☐ Paper Presenter ☐ Delegate / Participant ☐ Invited Speaker / Session Chair
Participation is online. Papers may be presented in Hindi or English. Acceptance of an abstract is subject to academic review and confirmation by the conference organizers.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Indicative Themes and Submission Requirements
Original research papers, case studies, review articles and project reports are invited from India and abroad. Contributions should be relevant to the broad conference theme and may use historical, literary, cultural, sociological, linguistic, political, film-studies or interdisciplinary approaches.
• History of Indian Cinema in Central Asia | • Cultural Impact and Public Reception |
• Cinema, Identity and Diaspora | • Indian Cinema during the Soviet Period |
• Indian Film Stars and Their Reception | • Co-productions, Film Festivals and Distribution |
• Cinema and Soft Power: India's Cultural Diplomacy | • Languages, Subtitling, Dubbing and Translation |
• Film Studies, Aesthetics and Narratives | • Emerging Trends: OTT, Digital and New Media |
• Comparative Perspectives and Future Collaborations |
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Abstract and paper may be submitted in Hindi or English.
The abstract should clearly state the title, research objective, method/approach and key argument, along with the author's name, designation, institution, email and mobile number.
The paper must be original and must follow accepted academic citation and referencing practices.
The organizing committee may request revision, clarification or supporting information during review.
Send submissions to researchandinnovationkma@gmail.com with the subject: Conference Paper - Indian Cinema in Central Asia.
Important: Registration is confirmed only after receipt and verification of the applicable fee and payment proof.
SUBMISSION AND FORMATTING GUIDELINES
English and Hindi Manuscripts
Length | 250-300 words, followed by 5-7 keywords |
English Font | Times New Roman, 12 pt; title 14 pt bold |
Hindi Font | Mangal / Noto Serif Devanagari (Unicode), 12 pt; title 14 pt bold |
Spacing | 1.15 line spacing; justified text; 6 pt space after paragraphs |
Contents | Background, objective, method/approach, principal argument or findings, and conclusion |
B. FULL PAPER REQUIREMENTS |
Length | 3,000-5,000 words, including notes and references |
Page Setup | A4; 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides; portrait orientation |
Body Text | 12 pt; 1.5 line spacing; justified; first-line indent 0.5 inch |
Title | 14 pt, bold, centred; use sentence/title case consistently |
Headings | 12 pt bold; numbered headings may be used consistently |
Tables/Figures | Numbered, captioned and cited in the text; source/credit compulsory |
References | APA 7th edition author-date style; include DOI/URL where applicable |
C. FILE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION |
Submit the abstract and full paper as editable Microsoft Word (.docx) files; a PDF copy may additionally be attached for reference.
Use Unicode fonts only. Do not submit Hindi text typed in legacy/non-Unicode fonts such as Krutidev or Chanakya.
File names: SURNAME_Abstract_Language.docx and SURNAME_FullPaper_Language.docx (example: MISHRA_Abstract_Hindi.docx).
Email to researchandinnovationkma@gmail.com. Subject: Conference Submission - Author Name - Paper Title.
Include author name, designation, institution, country, email, mobile/WhatsApp number and ORCID (if available).
The manuscript must be original, unpublished and free from plagiarism. Quotations, images and data must be properly acknowledged.
हिन्दी निर्देश: सारांश 250-300 शब्दों में तथा पूर्ण शोध-पत्र 3,000-5,000 शब्दों में यूनिकोड मंगल/नोटो सेरिफ देवनागरी फॉन्ट में प्रस्तुत करें। शोध-पत्र में शीर्षक, लेखक-परिचय, सारांश, बीज-शब्द, प्रस्तावना, उद्देश्य, पद्धति, मुख्य विवेचन, निष्कर्ष और संदर्भ-सूची अनिवार्य रूप से शामिल हों।
MODEL ABSTRACT SHEETS
Expected Format in English and Hindi
MODEL A: ENGLISH ABSTRACT |
TITLE OF THE PAPER
Author Name | Designation | Department and Institution | City, Country
Email: author@example.com | Mobile/WhatsApp: +Country Code __________ | ORCID: __________
ABSTRACT
[Write 250-300 words in one or two well-connected paragraphs. Briefly introduce the research problem and context; state the objective or research question; identify the method, sources or analytical approach; present the principal argument or expected findings; and conclude with the significance of the study. Do not include citations, tables, figures or unexplained abbreviations in the abstract.]
Keywords: Indian cinema; Central Asia; cultural diplomacy; reception; soft power
शोध-पत्र का शीर्षक
लेखक का नाम | पदनाम | विभाग एवं संस्था | शहर, देश
ई-मेल: __________ | मोबाइल/व्हाट्सऐप: __________ | ऑर्किड (यदि उपलब्ध हो): __________
सारांश
[250-300 शब्दों में एक या दो सुव्यवस्थित अनुच्छेद लिखें। अध्ययन की पृष्ठभूमि और शोध-समस्या का संक्षिप्त परिचय दें; शोध का उद्देश्य अथवा प्रश्न स्पष्ट करें; प्रयुक्त पद्धति, स्रोत अथवा विश्लेषणात्मक दृष्टिकोण का उल्लेख करें; मुख्य तर्क या संभावित निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत करें; तथा अध्ययन के महत्त्व के साथ सारांश समाप्त करें। सारांश में संदर्भ, तालिका, चित्र अथवा अस्पष्ट संक्षिप्ताक्षर न दें।]
बीज-शब्द: भारतीय सिनेमा; मध्य एशिया; सांस्कृतिक कूटनीति; अभिग्रहण; सॉफ्ट पावर
MODEL FULL-PAPER SHEET: ENGLISH
Use This Order and Hierarchy
TITLE OF THE RESEARCH PAPER
Author Name, Designation, Department, Institution, City, Country
Email | Mobile/WhatsApp | ORCID (if available)
Abstract: Insert the approved 250-300-word abstract here. Keywords: Add 5-7 terms separated by semicolons.
1. Introduction
[Establish the context, research problem, rationale and scope of the paper.]
2. Review of Literature
[Critically discuss relevant scholarship and identify the research gap.]
3. Objectives / Research Questions
[State clear objectives, questions or hypotheses.]
4. Methodology and Sources
[Explain the method, theoretical framework, corpus, data and limitations.]
5. Analysis and Discussion
[Present evidence-based analysis under suitable subheadings. Cite every borrowed idea, quotation, image and dataset.]
6. Findings and Conclusion
[Summarise the main findings, significance, limitations and possibilities for further research.]
References
[List only works cited in the paper, alphabetically, using APA 7th edition.]
APA 7TH REFERENCE EXAMPLES |
Book: Dwyer, R. (2014). Bollywood's India: Hindi cinema as a guide to contemporary India. Reaktion Books.
Journal article: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title, 12(3), 45-60. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Chapter: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx-xx). Publisher.
In-text citation: (Dwyer, 2014, p. 25) | Narrative citation: Dwyer (2014) argues ...
पूर्ण शोध-पत्र का नमूना प्रारूप: हिन्दी
इसी क्रम और शीर्षक-संरचना का प्रयोग करें
शोध-पत्र का शीर्षक
लेखक का नाम, पदनाम, विभाग, संस्था, शहर, देश
ई-मेल | मोबाइल/व्हाट्सऐप | ऑर्किड (यदि उपलब्ध हो)
सारांश: स्वीकृत 250-300 शब्दों का सारांश यहाँ लिखें। बीज-शब्द: 5-7 शब्द अर्धविराम से अलग करके दें।
1. प्रस्तावना
[अध्ययन की पृष्ठभूमि, शोध-समस्या, औचित्य और सीमा स्पष्ट करें।]
2. पूर्व शोध का अवलोकन
[संबंधित अध्ययनों की आलोचनात्मक समीक्षा करते हुए शोध-अंतराल की पहचान करें।]
3. शोध के उद्देश्य / शोध-प्रश्न
[अध्ययन के उद्देश्य, प्रश्न अथवा परिकल्पना स्पष्ट रूप से लिखें।]
4. शोध-पद्धति एवं स्रोत
[पद्धति, सैद्धांतिक आधार, सामग्री/डेटा, स्रोत और सीमाओं का वर्णन करें।]
5. विश्लेषण एवं विवेचन
[उपयुक्त उपशीर्षकों के अंतर्गत प्रमाण-आधारित विश्लेषण प्रस्तुत करें। उद्धरण, चित्र, विचार और आँकड़ों का स्रोत दें।]
6. निष्कर्ष
[मुख्य निष्कर्ष, अध्ययन का महत्त्व, सीमाएँ और भावी शोध की संभावनाएँ प्रस्तुत करें।]
संदर्भ-सूची
[केवल शोध-पत्र में उद्धृत स्रोतों को APA 7वें संस्करण के अनुसार वर्णक्रम में दें।]
पुस्तक: लेखक का उपनाम, प्रथमाक्षर. (वर्ष). पुस्तक का शीर्षक. प्रकाशक।
शोध-लेख: लेखक का उपनाम, प्रथमाक्षर. (वर्ष). लेख का शीर्षक. पत्रिका का नाम, खंड(अंक), पृष्ठ-पृष्ठ. DOI/URL
पाठ के भीतर उद्धरण: (मिश्र, 2025, पृ. 42) | वर्णनात्मक उद्धरण: मिश्र (2025) के अनुसार ...
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Fees, Bank Transfer and Confirmation Process
Abstract Submission | 25 August 2026 |
Final Paper Submission | 30 August 2026 |
Conference | 18-19 September 2026 (Friday-Saturday) |
Indian Faculty Members | ₹2,000 |
Indian Research Scholars | ₹1,000 |
Overseas Faculty Members | USD 50 |
Overseas Research Scholars | USD 25 |
BANK ACCOUNT FOR FEE TRANSFER |
Account Name | The Principal K. M. Agrawal College (Seminar) |
Account Number | 0456104000104395 |
Bank | IDBI Bank |
Branch | Tilak Chowk, Kalyan (West), Maharashtra, India |
IFSC Code | IBKL0000456 |
Branch Code | 456 |
FOR OVERSEAS PARTICIPANTS
Before initiating an international remittance, please contact the organizers. The receiving bank may require the SWIFT/BIC code, full beneficiary address, bank address, purpose of remittance and, where applicable, intermediary/correspondent-bank details. These details must be confirmed by IDBI Bank before circulation or payment.
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION |
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Part A: Participant and Academic Details
Please type or write clearly. Attach a separate sheet if additional space is required.
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Mobile / WhatsApp No. | Country Code: __________ Number: ______________________________ |
☐ Indian Faculty - ₹2,000 ☐ Indian Research Scholar - ₹1,000
☐ Overseas Faculty - USD 50 ☐ Overseas Research Scholar - USD 25
☐ Paper Presenter ☐ Delegate / Participant ☐ Invited Speaker ☐ Session Chair
D. COMMUNICATION PREFERENCE |
☐ Email ☐ WhatsApp ☐ Both
Preferred language for official communication: ☐ English ☐ Hindi
PUBLICATION OF SELECTED PAPERS IN THE PROPOSED ISBN BOOK |
| SELECTED ARTICLES WILL BE PUBLISHED Selected conference papers, after peer review, required revision and final editorial approval, will be published in the proposed ISBN book: Indian Cinema in Central Asia: History, Culture and Cultural Diplomacy. ☐ I wish my paper to be considered for publication and agree to comply with the prescribed editorial and publication requirements. |
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Part B: Paper, Payment and Declaration
E. PAPER DETAILS (FOR PAPER PRESENTERS) |
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Language of Paper | Hindi / English |
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☐ Completed Registration Form ☐ Payment Proof ☐ Abstract / Paper (if applicable)
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Patrons, Convener and Co-Conveners
Dr. Anita Manna Principal K. M. Agrawal College of Arts, Commerce & Science Kalyan (West), Maharashtra, India | Mr. Evren Rutbil Director International Institute for Central Asian Studies (IICAS) Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
Dr. Manish Kumar C. Mishra Associate Professor, Department of Hindi K. M. Agrawal College of Arts, Commerce & Science Kalyan (West), Maharashtra, India |
Dr. Nilufar Khodjaeva Director, Institute of Languages and Literature of the Peoples of the East Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan | Dr. Amali Nisansala Perera Senior Lecturer, Department of Performing Arts Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo Horana, Sri Lanka | Dr. Usha Alok Dubey Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi M. D. College, Parel Mumbai, India |
JOINT ORGANIZING INSTITUTIONS |
K. M. Agrawal College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Kalyan (West), Maharashtra, India
Maharashtra State Hindi Sahitya Akademi, Mumbai, India
International Institute for Central Asian Studies (IICAS), Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Members and Official Communication
Dr. Angha Rane Vice-Principal K. M. Agrawal College of Arts, Commerce & Science Kalyan (West), Maharashtra, India | Dr. Parveen Kumar Director, English Language and Communication American University of Technology Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
Mrs. Yormatova Aziza Faculty of Hindi Uzbekistan State World Languages University Tashkent, Uzbekistan | Giyazova Bernora Mansurovna Faculty, Department of Oriental Languages University of World Economy and Diplomacy Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
Dr. Manjeet Maan Associate Professor, Department of English Adarsh Mahila Mahavidyalaya Bhiwani, Haryana, India | Dr. Rina Singh Associate Professor R. K. Talreja College Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, India |
Dr. Naveen Kumar Assistant Professor A. N. College Patna, Bihar, India | Dr. Manisha Patil Assistant Professor, Department of English Guru Nanak College, GTB Nagar Mumbai, India |
FOR QUERIES, SUBMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION |
Email | researchandinnovationkma@gmail.com |
Contact / WhatsApp | +91 80901 00900 |
Conference Mode | Online |
Conference Dates | 18-19 September 2026 |
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PROPOSED ISBN PUBLICATION
Publication Opportunity for Selected Conference Papers
Selected papers presented at the conference may be considered for publication in the proposed ISBN book shown below, subject to academic quality, originality, editorial scrutiny, peer review, revision requirements and final approval by the editors and publisher.
PROPOSED BOOK TITLE
Indian Cinema in Central Asia: History, Culture and Cultural Diplomacy
Publication will be subject to the allotment of ISBN and completion of all editorial and publishing formalities. Submission or presentation of a paper does not guarantee publication.
