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IFFI 2023 opening ceremony: Madhuri Dixit honoured with special recognition award, Shahid Kapoor wooed audience with electrifying performance - watch

The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which kickstarted from Monday, was a star-studded affair. Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit was honoured with a prestigious award, while Shahid Kapoor enthralled audience with his spectacular moves in the opening ceremony held in Goa.

IFFI 2023 opening ceremony: Madhuri Dixit honoured with special recognition award, Shahid Kapoor woos audience with electrifying performance
IFFI 2023 opening ceremony: Madhuri Dixit honoured with special recognition award, Shahid Kapoor woos audience with electrifying performance
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By ETV Bharat Entertainment Team

Published : Nov 21, 2023, 7:24 AM IST

Hyderabad: The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) captivated a diverse global audience, commencing on Monday. The opening ceremony of the 54th IFFI was made even more thrilling with performances by Bollywood actors Madhuri Dixit and Shahid Kapoor. However, prior to her stage appearance, Madhuri was honored with the prestigious Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema award at the International Film Festival of India in Goa.

Expressing her gratitude upon receiving this special honor, Madhuri commented, "I am deeply grateful to receive this award. Such acknowledgments always inspire and motivate us to continue our philanthropic endeavors." During her performance, Madhuri enchanted the audience with iconic tracks including Dola Re Dola from the movie Devdas, O Re Piya from Aaja Nachle, and Ghar More Pardesiya from Kalank, among others. Her graceful moves undoubtedly made her performance a delightful spectacle so much so that it made it impossible for attendees to divert their gaze from her.

Madhuri Dixit Nene graced the stage with a mesmerizing performance on her popular songs.
Madhuri Dixit Nene graced the stage with a mesmerizing performance on her popular songs.

On the other hand, actor Shahid Kapoor also stole the show with his electrifying performance at the opening ceremony of the 54th IFFI in Goa on Monday.

Shahid captivated the audience with his signature swag, making an entry on a bike to the resounding beats of his blockbuster film Kabir Singh's BGM, Wanna wow wow. He exuded an aura of uber-coolness with his stylish dance moves, grooving to his chart-topping hits such as Mauja hi Mauja, Dhating Naach, and Shaam Shaandaar. The crowd thoroughly enjoyed his performance, making it a resounding success.

  • I’m proud to say that, this year, 54th #IFFI features films from 40 remarkable women filmmakers. Their talent, creativity and unique perspectives promise to make this ‘mélange of ideas’ a celebration of diverse voices and narratives

    -Union Information & Broadcasting Minister… pic.twitter.com/r8ue4rcr3N

    — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 20, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">
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  • The ambiance of the 54th #IFFI became truly electrifying as luminaries from both the national and international film fraternity graced the red carpet at the International Film Festival of India✨🎞️

    🎦 Watch your favorite film actors in highlights from the #RedCarpet of #IFFI54… pic.twitter.com/czBbXZ9sVk

    — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 20, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Furthermore, the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India featured the unveiling of the trailer for Pankaj Tripathi's upcoming film Kadak Singh and the motion poster for Sara Ali Khan's Ae Watan Mere Watan. Other noteworthy attendees at the IFFI opening ceremony included Shriya Saran, Nushratt Bharucha, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Sunny Deol, Karan Johar, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sukhwinder Singh, among others.

Also read:

  1. IFFI 2023: Madhuri Dixit, Shahid Kapoor to enthrall audience in opening ceremony, Vijay Sethupathi to discuss Gandhi Talks
  2. Madhuri Dixit to be conferred with Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema Award at 54th IFFI

Hyderabad: The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) captivated a diverse global audience, commencing on Monday. The opening ceremony of the 54th IFFI was made even more thrilling with performances by Bollywood actors Madhuri Dixit and Shahid Kapoor. However, prior to her stage appearance, Madhuri was honored with the prestigious Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema award at the International Film Festival of India in Goa.

Expressing her gratitude upon receiving this special honor, Madhuri commented, "I am deeply grateful to receive this award. Such acknowledgments always inspire and motivate us to continue our philanthropic endeavors." During her performance, Madhuri enchanted the audience with iconic tracks including Dola Re Dola from the movie Devdas, O Re Piya from Aaja Nachle, and Ghar More Pardesiya from Kalank, among others. Her graceful moves undoubtedly made her performance a delightful spectacle so much so that it made it impossible for attendees to divert their gaze from her.

Madhuri Dixit Nene graced the stage with a mesmerizing performance on her popular songs.
Madhuri Dixit Nene graced the stage with a mesmerizing performance on her popular songs.

On the other hand, actor Shahid Kapoor also stole the show with his electrifying performance at the opening ceremony of the 54th IFFI in Goa on Monday.

Shahid captivated the audience with his signature swag, making an entry on a bike to the resounding beats of his blockbuster film Kabir Singh's BGM, Wanna wow wow. He exuded an aura of uber-coolness with his stylish dance moves, grooving to his chart-topping hits such as Mauja hi Mauja, Dhating Naach, and Shaam Shaandaar. The crowd thoroughly enjoyed his performance, making it a resounding success.

  • I’m proud to say that, this year, 54th #IFFI features films from 40 remarkable women filmmakers. Their talent, creativity and unique perspectives promise to make this ‘mélange of ideas’ a celebration of diverse voices and narratives

    -Union Information & Broadcasting Minister… pic.twitter.com/r8ue4rcr3N

    — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 20, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">
  • " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">

  • The ambiance of the 54th #IFFI became truly electrifying as luminaries from both the national and international film fraternity graced the red carpet at the International Film Festival of India✨🎞️

    🎦 Watch your favorite film actors in highlights from the #RedCarpet of #IFFI54… pic.twitter.com/czBbXZ9sVk

    — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 20, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Furthermore, the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India featured the unveiling of the trailer for Pankaj Tripathi's upcoming film Kadak Singh and the motion poster for Sara Ali Khan's Ae Watan Mere Watan. Other noteworthy attendees at the IFFI opening ceremony included Shriya Saran, Nushratt Bharucha, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Sunny Deol, Karan Johar, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sukhwinder Singh, among others.

Also read:

  1. IFFI 2023: Madhuri Dixit, Shahid Kapoor to enthrall audience in opening ceremony, Vijay Sethupathi to discuss Gandhi Talks
  2. Madhuri Dixit to be conferred with Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema Award at 54th IFFI

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