Opening ceremony of 53rd IFFI set to be a starry affair
The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to commence in Goa on a grand note. The inaugural day (November 20) will see a slew of stars, including Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan,
Mrunal Thakur, Amruta Khanvilkar, Catherine Tresa and Ritabhari Chakraborty, walk the red carpet and perform, too.
A source tells us, “They all have separate performances on songs from their films. The theme of IFFI this year is 100 years of cinema, and the performances of these artistes are choreographed on the same lines.”
A French presentation of five performances as well as a Spanish Flamenco performance are also planned.
Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, says the film industry has supported IFFI wholeheartedly this time. “This year, we have laid out the whole canvas of the festival such that multiple languages spoken in the country find representation. Film programming, myriad masterclasses and conversations with eminent personalities are lined up, along with lively musical evenings, star-studded performances at the opening and closing ceremonies, with the massive support of the mainstream Indian film industry for the festival. To promote ease of business in films, Film Bazaar has planned and curated pavilions meticulously to showcase the diversity and depth of India’s Film Industry. The 53rd International Film Festival of India is all set to captivate audiences worldwide!” says Thakur.