54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Opening Ceremony Live Updates: The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in Goa on Monday. The opening ceremony was held at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji. The event was a star-studded affair with performances by Madhuri Dixit, Shriya Saran and Nushratt Bharucha, among others. Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi and Vijay Sethupathi unveiled promos of their upcoming films Ae Watan Mere Watan, Kadak Singh and Gandhi Talks, respectively. Sunny Deol, Karan Johar, Shantanu Moitra, Shreya Ghoshal and Sukhwinder Singh, among others, also attended the ceremony.
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“IFFI has been growing every year thanks to the passion of our filmmakers from across the country and the collaboration that we have been able to forge with the directors and producers from across the world,” Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said in a statement.
“As we take forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of strengthening India’s global position across all sectors, cinema, arts and culture can empower our youth to foray on the world stage with stories that are global in essence and local at heart. Indeed, IFFI has become the perfect platform for establishing collaborations, joint productions and cutting-edge technology,” he added.
Talking about her performance at the opening ceremony, Madhuri Dixit said, “Cinema has given me so much, it’s time to give something back in return. What better way to do so than through song and dance which is integral to not just Indian cinema, but Indian culture as well.”
The 54h IFFI will also be attended by Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Salman Khan, Vidya Balan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher, Vicky Kaushal, Siddharth Malhotra, and AR Rahman, among others. Douglas is the recipient of the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Read less
The closing ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India on November 28 will feature performances by Ayushmann Khurrana and Amit Trivedi.
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 54th IFFI will be broadcast on Colors and JioCinema.
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Madhuri Dixit dances on her hit songs at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Sukhwinder Singh delivers an energetic performance at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Sara Ali Khan, Karan Johar, Pankaj Tripathi, Shreya Ghoshal and Nushratt Bharucha felicitated the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Shriya Saran sets the stage on fire with her performance at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Vijay Sethupathi talks about his upcoming film Gandhi Talks at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India. An excerpt from his speech: 'Most of the movie I didn't know what to do because it was a silent film. I am exciyed to watch it.'
Nushratt Bharucha dances on Pushpa song "Saami Saami" and Jawan song "Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya" at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India. She also recreates "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" hook step.
Sara Ali Khan, Karan Johar and Vijay Sethupthi are among the audience at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur addresses the audience at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
After receiving the Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema award, Madhuri Dixit said, "Nealy 38 years in the industry, I am very fortunate I got the right opportunities at the right time. Thank you to all my fans for making this happen."
Jury members of the 54th International Film Festival of India felicitated at the opening ceremony.
Actors Aparshakti Khurrana and Karishma Tanna turn hosts for the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
The opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India begins.
Shahid Kapoor arrives for the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Hosts Aparshakti Khurrana and Karishma Tanna arrive for the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Madhuri Dixit and husband Shriram Madhav Nene arrive for the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Sunny Deol arrives for the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
Celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries among others grace the red carpet of the 54th International Film Festival of India.
The red carpet of the opening ceremony will begin at 5 pm. Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others, are set to grace the inauguration.
Union Minister for I&B Anurag Thakur took to X and wrote, "An icon across the ages, @MadhuriDixit has graced our screens with unparalleled talent for four incredible decades. From the effervescent Nisha to the captivating Chandramukhi, the majestic Begum Para to the indomitable Rajjo, her versatility knows no bounds. Today, we are filled with admiration as we present the 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' Award to the talented , charismatic actress who has redefined excellence in cinema, at the 54th International Film Festival of India. A celebration of an extraordinary journey, a tribute to an everlasting legacy!"
Shekhar Kapur will head the International Competition Jury at the International Film Festival of India 2023. The five-member jury also includes cinematographer Jose Luis Alcaine, producers Jerome Paillard, Catherine Dussart and Helen Leake.
The 54th International Film Festival of India has kick-started with the world premiere of Catching Dust by award-winning British filmmaker Stuart Gatt. The red carpet for the opening film was graced by Minister of State for I&B Anurag Thakur, who is also the chief guest.
The opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India will begin at 5 pm. It will be held at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa.