Indian comedy film 'Dupki', which explores the dreams of three growing-up children from different backgrounds, premiered at the 6th Beijing International Children's Festival on Saturday, albeit without its director and cast.

The four-day event, which began on October 16, featured 62 films, festival official Gavin Lee said.

However, Dupki was screened at the festival without the presence of its director and actors, as they could not get visas.

"It is a pity that the filmmakers could not get visas," Gavin said.

Director Abhay Punjabi said that despite his film being selected for screening, none of the Dupki team could obtain visas to travel to Beijing.

Punjabi said that his visa application was rejected by the Chinese Embassy in Delhi.

Punjabi said he had submitted the visa application

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