Stars descend in Goa for 51st IFFI

Biswajit gets Indian Personality of the Year award

The glitz, glamour and star euphoria of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was replaced by masks, sanitisers and limited attendance at the inaugural ceremony of the 51st edition of the movie gala. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Saturday announced veteran actor-filmmaker Biswajit Chatterjee as the recipient of the 'Indian Personality of the Year' award. The 84-yearold actor is known for featuring in films like "Bees Saal Baad", "Night In London" and "April Fool".

The coronavirus pandemic put a dent to IFFI that will be held from January 16 to January 24. The festival screens national and international films and hosts artistes from across the world.