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International Film Festival of India Nation

IFFI IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FILM
FESTIVALS IN ASIA

Established in 1952, the International Film Festival of
India (IFFI) is one of the foremost film festivals in Asia.
The festival is organised every year by the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting, Government of India,
in collaboration with the Entertainment Society of the
Government of the host state of Goa. The best films
from India and around the world are screened during
this festival.

"Chiranjeevi Garu is fabulous. His prolific work, diverse
roles, and wacky nature have endeared him to film lovers
across generations. Congratulations on being awarded the
"Indian Film Personality of the Year" award at @IFFIGoa.
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

of the Year" at the @IFFIGoa. He had previously Honor," France was the "Focus Country" this year. In
received the "Padma Bhushan" in 2006. He is addition, 75 "Creative Minds of Tomorrow" were the
recognised for his contributions to cinema, culture, focus of attraction. For the first time, masterclasses
and social work. Chiranjeevi has appeared in over were held in partnership with Canadian film schools,
150 Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. His OTT veterans, and Oscar nominees like Kung Fu
professional career has spanned four decades. Panda director Mark Osborne. Many firsts were done
Chiranjeevi thanked IFFI, the Government of India, at IFFI, which included making special provisions
and the Prime Minister for the honour, as well as his for Divyangjan screening. The Film and Television
parents and the Telugu film industry. Institute of India offers a basic course as well as
TRIBUTE TO MELODY QUEEN LATA two special courses for people with disabilities. For
MANGESHKAR : Life may be short and limited, the first time, IFFI hosted grand premieres of Indian
but art transcends time and space, allowing artists films, foreign films, and original serials from OTT
to live on in our hearts and minds for ever. Lata platforms.
Mangeshkar, who was honoured posthumously During the nine-day IFFI, a total of 282 films
at the 53rd edition of IFFI, is a living example of totalling 35000 minutes were screened. The festival
this. She died in February this year in Mumbai. Her screened 183 international films from 78 countries
soulful songs are numerous. Each of them plays around the world and 97 Indian films in 15 Indian
an important and prominent role in Indian cinema languages. Organised over 20 masterclasses,
and culture. However, Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1973 interactive sessions, and countless celebrity
musical drama "Abhimaan" was chosen as the engagements. Spanish film Tengo Suenoelectricos (I
festival's tribute to the great artist. Lata Mangeshkar Have Electric Dreams) won the festival's prestigious
had said in her message at IFFI-33. "Music permeates Golden Peacock award for best film. Spanish film
every aspect of Indian life. Keep Indian culture and director Carlos Saura was honoured with the Satyajit
civilization close to your heart." Ray Lifetime Achievement Award. Season 4 of the
53RD IFFI CONCLUDES WITH MANY NEW Israeli series "Fauda" was premiered at IFFI much
BEGINNINGS ahead of its global launch.IFFI concluded with the
The 53rd IFFI ended with several debuts. While international premiere of the Polish film "Perfect
France gave India the status of "Cannes Country of Number."

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