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IFFI kicks off, FTII students stage protest

PTI
Published : Nov 21, 2015, 2:14 am IST
Updated : Nov 21, 2015, 2:14 am IST

With a musical ode to the evolution of Indian cinema, the 46th edition of the International Film Festival of India got off to a flying start in presence of cinema stalwarts and the screening of a biop

With a musical ode to the evolution of Indian cinema, the 46th edition of the International Film Festival of India got off to a flying start in presence of cinema stalwarts and the screening of a biopic based on the life of Indian mathematician Ramanujan.

The opening ceremony witnessed a slight hiccup when two protesters, believed to be FTII students, raised anti-festival slogans demanding the removal of Gajendra Chauhan, from the stands.

They were detained by security personnel but it created a fluster in the gathering. Information and broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley along with chief guest Anil Kapoor conferred the centenary award for Indian personality of the year to maestro Ilaiyaraaja for his outstanding contribution to the music industry.

Mr Kapoor’s Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel, whose film The Man Who Knew Infinity opened the festival, was also in attendance.

During his inaugural address, Mr Jaitley said that IFFI gave filmmakers a chance to interact with fellow filmmakers and provided opportunities to showcase the best of domestic and international talent.

“A film festival is big event all around the world. IFFI has made a place for itself in the world festival circuit. This year is also a big step forward,” Mr Jaitley said.

He praised the dance-based homage to Indian cinema, which was choreographed by Terence Lewis. “I am personally delighted to be associated with this function. The colourful take on the evolution of Indian cinema is wonderful,” he said.

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