Indian cinema is in the spotlight at this year's Berlin International Film Festival which is showcasing an impressive selection of films from the country, with Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" leading the way.
The 60th anniversary edition of the Berlinale is featuring for the first time nine Indian films in its main programmes and they have generated an unprecedented interest among festival visitors.
Indian attractions at the ten-day film festival range from film classics such as Satyajit Ray's "Charulata" and Shyam Benegal's "Manthan" to the latest Bollywood productions
like "MNIK", Abhay Deol starrer "Road, Movie" and the Aamir Khan production "Peepli Live".
This year's presentation of Indian films is the largest since the Berlin Film Festival featured a "Panorama of Indian Cinema" in its Forum section more than three decades ago.
Hundreds of film enthusiasts have been flocking theatres across this capital city to watch Indian films since the 'Bollywood euphoria' sparked off by the sensational European premiere of "MNIK" at the start of the festival five days ago.
The tickets for the premiere show of the film, which marks the reunion of Bollywood's favourite on-screen couple Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, were sold out in five seconds.
Also eagerly awaited by the Berlinale film enthusiasts is Thursday's European premiere of the Aamir Khan production "Peepli Live".
Directed by Anusha Rijvi, the film a satiric portrayal of the plight of debt-ridden Indian farmers, and is a part of the official Berlinale Special programme.