IIFA CONNEX Edition 2: Where Streaming, Creators & Culture Shape the Future of Entertainment
IIFA CONNEX Edition 2 brought together leading voices from cinema, streaming, and technology for a powerful exchange on the future of entertainment. Curated by IIFA Co-Founders Andre Timmins, Sabbas Joseph and Viraf Sarkari, the evening set the stage for meaningful dialogue on how audiences, platforms and storytelling are rapidly evolving.
The event was supported by Mercii, Mumbai’s luxury dining and nightlife destination known for elevated European cuisine and immersive experiences, and NV Group, one of India’s leading alcobev companies with a strong global footprint across premium spirits.
The conversation featured Pankaj Tripathi, acclaimed actor known for powerful, versatile storytelling; Dia Mirza, actor and environmental advocate; Gunjan Soni, driving YouTube’s growth in India and Manish Menghani, leading content strategy at Prime Video India. Together, they discussed how streaming, authenticity, and technology are reshaping entertainment.