The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting conducts an international film festival every January. Minister Prakash Javadekar and several celebrities attended the inauguration.
The 51st IFFI features 224 films and is being termed “hybrid,” indicating that a limited participation will be on-site, while much of the activity will be virtual.
Prakash Javadekar, India’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, inaugurated the 51st IFFI in Goa on January 16. 
Kichcha Sudeep, Kannada film star, was Chief Guest at the 51st IFFI inaugurated today in Goa. (Image: IFFI) 
The 51st IFFI was inaugurated today in Goa. amidst colorful events (Image: IFFI)
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