The stage is set for the 43rd International Film
Festival of India (IFFI) beginning on November 20 amidst genial surroundings
of Goa to promote some of the best cinemas of India and the world. The
10-day cinematic extravaganza which promises to be a showcase of the
glorious hundred years of Indian cinema will look back at the magic of
Indian cinema in a never seen before avatar. With the galaxy of stars
like Akshay Kumar, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Om Puri, Jackie Shroff, Vinay
Pathak, the opening ceremony promises to be one of the greatest
celebrations of the centenary year of Indian Cinema. While the opening
festival will see popular Bollywood star Akshay Kumar as the Chief
Guest, the cultural celebrations will bring together ace Bollywood
Choreographer Saroj Khan, much appreciated Bollywood singer Kailash
Kher, along with a bevy of stars on a singular podium. As a part of the
international presence, the cine lovers will be treated to the company
of renowned Polish Director Krzysztof Zanussi who will be conferred the
Lifetime Achievement Award, Kim Ki-duk, Michael Winterbottom, Susanne
Bier amongst others.
Special Indian Cinema Centenary Award
Among
the many firsts at the 43rd International Film Festival of India, a
special award of Rs 10 lakh has been instituted as a celebration of the
centenary of feature films in India. Briefing the media here, Shri
Shankar Mohan, Festival Director, IFFI said, the special Indian Cinema
Centenary Award will be bestowed to a film chosen from three nominations
from the festival programme – International Competition, Cinema of the
World and the Indian Panorama. A specially constituted jury which will
have Buddhadeb Dasgupta, Goutam Ghose and Kishwar Desai, will adjudge
the nominations, wherein the winner will be awarded a cash prize of Rs.
10 lakh, Silver Peacock and a Certificate. Shri Mohan informed that
total cash award will cross one crore 10 lakh rupees in this festival.
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