Anushka Sen Named Indian Global Ambassador for 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival

Anushka Sen has been named the Indian Global Ambassador for the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival. In her new role, she will represent Indian talent at the festival, which showcases global cinema and storytelling.

The announcement coincides with her preparation for the Korean cinema project Jeju Olle, a Korea-India co-production. Written and directed by Jin Kwang-Kyo and produced by Storyworks Co., Ltd. and Lucifer Production with Celebridge, the film stars Anushka alongside South Korean actor Kang Hyung-seok.

The romantic musical follows Alisha, an Indian singer and actor who travels to Jeju Island after a personal loss, where she meets former K-pop idol Ha Sun-woo. Shot in Korean, Hindi, and English, the film has been selected for the Korean Spotlight programme at the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival, with its North American premiere scheduled for October 21, 2026.