The Worldwide Movie Competition of India (IFFI) is launching an in depth tribute program to mark the one hundredth start anniversary of 4 Indian movie legends: actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, director Tapan Sinha, Telugu movie star Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) and singer Mohamed Rafi.
The fifty fifth version of the competition will current restored variations of iconic movies by these artists, together with Kapoor’s ‘Awaara’, Sinha’s ‘Harmium’, ANR’s ‘Devadasu’ and ‘Hum Dono’ sung by Rafi. The Nationwide Movie Growth Company and the Nationwide Movie Archive of India undertook the restoration work to revive these traditional movies to their authentic visible high quality.
IFFI arranges particular celebration days for every excellent determine, of which ANR Day is scheduled for November 22, Kapoor Day is ready for November 24, Rafi Day is ready for November 26, and Sinha Day Scheduled for November twenty seventh.
The competition program consists of panel discussions that includes business figures and relations, offering perception into the influence of artists on Indian cinema. A curated exhibition will showcase uncommon pictures and memorabilia, whereas Sudarshan Pattnaik will create a sand portray set up at Kala Academy.
The celebrations prolonged to music, with the Music Caravan that includes 150 songs by Kapoor and Rafi, and 75 songs by Sinha and ANR. IFFI will even challenge commemorative stamps and bilingual booklets highlighting every icon’s profession.
The competition’s Leisure Area will host themed occasions and digital showcases highlighting every artist’s contribution to Indian cinema. These celebrations intention to showcase the cultural significance of those figures to up to date audiences whereas preserving their work for future generations.
IFFI can be held from November twentieth to twenty eighth. It’s held concurrently with Movie Bazaar (November 20-24), South Asia’s main movie market.