IFFI Essay

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Excerpt from the Vedic literature Maha Upanishad, meaning "One is my brother and the other is not -. It is the thought of a narrow-minded person For those who are open-minded, liberal or noble people, the whole world Family is a big one. ') Nothing exemplifies the Hindu notion of non-violence and peaceful coexistence as 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the phrase in which the IFFI and its theme is rooted. The first edition of IFFI was organized by the Films Division, Government of India, under the patronage of the first Prime Minister of India. Held in Mumbai from January 24 to February 1, 1952, the Festival was subsequently taken to Chennai, Delhi and Calcutta. In everything we had about 40 features and 100 shorts. In Delhi, the IFFI was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 21 February 1952. Since its inception in 1952, the IFFI was the largest event of its kind in India. IFFI following took place in New Delhi. From the third edition in January 1965, he became IFFI competitive. In 1975, Filmotsav not competitive and to be held in other film cities in alternate years, was introduced. Later, Filmotsavs merged into IFFI of. In 2004, he was transferred to …show more content…

The organizer of the fifth edition of IFFI was entrusted to the Directorate of Film Festival. IFFI became a member of the FIAPF in the fifth edition and was classified as an "A" grade festival. The festival was inaugurated on December 30, 1974. For the first time a symbol of special design, a stylized peacock and a logo were adopted at the festival. Expenses exceeded revenues festival 13.5 lakhs. Tickets were sold to the public and festival revenues exceeded Rs.32 lakhs. The late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi had taken a keen interest in the performance of all delegates at a party hosted by

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