Mumbai: Dr Sohini Sastri, the globally acclaimed astrologer, graced the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025 as a respected jury member and special invitee. Her inclusion in the prestigious jury panel speaks volumes about the festival’s tradition of bringing together leading minds from varied fields who inspire intellect, creativity, and cultural pride. Dr Sastri was also felicitated on stage by the DPIFF Award committee as the Best Jury Member of 2025, a distinction awarded among a panel of ten jury members. Dr Sastri’s recognition as the Best Jury underlines her exceptional contribution to the festival and the film community in 2025.

The event, themed ‘Cinematic Evolution’, was held on October 29-30 at Mumbai’s SVP Stadium, attracting over 2,000 industry delegates, including numerous Bollywood stalwarts, including Vikrant Massey, Shiamak Davar, Zeenat Aman, and Usha Uthup. The two-day event celebrated excellence in all its forms, making the 2025 festival a landmark occasion in India’s cultural calendar.

Recognised among the world’s top astrologers, Dr Sohini Sastri graced the DPIFF 2025 as a respected jury member to evaluate all the nominated short films. During the event, she presented the award to Nitanshi Goel for the popular film “Latapata Ladies” and honoured actors Ravi Dubey and Shargun Mehta by felicitating them with a tree on stage.

While interacting with the media, Dr Sohini Sastri stated, “I feel privileged. And enjoyed every moment here- be it the carefully curated screenings, special workshops, and panel discussions on untold narratives or the visionary projects in store. In my mind, the DPIFF not only represents India’s cultural influence on a global stage but also helps in fostering a unique synergy between tradition, modernity, and social upliftment within the arts and media space. The organisation is known for bridging cultural heritage & social upliftment with contemporary cinematic art, which completely resonates with my philanthropic mission.”

Dr Sohini Sastri, with a prestigious stature both nationally and internationally, holds valued memberships in major astrology organisations worldwide. Dr Sastri is also a trusted advisor to many Bollywood celebrities, influential personalities, and business leaders. Known for her accurate predictions and insightful guidance, the celebrity astrologer is highly respected all over the world. Recently, she was specially invited to attend the IIFA 2025 Awards as an endorsed life coach and philanthropist, where she had exclusive personal interactions with the many megastars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. These engagements further cemented her influence and grandeur on the global stage.  She had even graced the red carpet as a special guest at Stardust’s 50th anniversary, where she honoured actor Manoj Bajpayee as an iconic performer in Indian cinema. Over the years, Dr Sastri has been invited and felicitated by renowned Bollywood personalities, such as Sonu Sood, Arbaaz Khan, and Neil Nitin Mukesh at various astrology events, book launches, and discussions.

Dr Sohini Sastri, a two-time President Award-winning world-renowned astrologer, is also a life coach, philanthropist, and famous author. She is currently ranked among the top five astrologers globally and is recognised as the International Brand Ambassador of the World Record of Excellence, England. She is the only Indian astrologer to have received a Grand PhD in Astrology from the National American University.

Besides astrology, she actively leads philanthropic efforts through the Sohini Sastri Foundation, supporting education for underprivileged children, women’s empowerment, and healthcare programmes. She is a regular columnist in many international & national publications, including Femina India, Times of India, Business Standard, Forbes India, and more.

Speaking on the historic alliance of one of India’s leading astrologers with India’s most honored film festival, Abhishek Mishra, CEO of the DPIFF, elaborated on this unique partnership, “Having Dr Sohini Sastri as a special partner added a distinctive spiritual and social dimension to the event. We feel overjoyed in celebrating her pioneering work in astrology and humanitarian initiatives, along with cinematic achievement.”

Dr Sastri’s revered presence inspired both the industry and the wider community that attended the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025. The annual and prestigious event was highlighted by a high-impact 360° marketing campaign spanning television, OTT, digital, print, outdoor, and red-carpet interactions.

The far-reaching campaign is anticipated to create over 120 million impressions, guaranteeing phenomenal prominence for Dr Sastri and the festival.