The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to honour four cinematic legends who have shaped the many facets of Indian cinema. IFFI this year will pay homage to the extraordinary legacy of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Mohammed Rafi through a series of tributes, screenings, and interactive events, providing the delegates a closer look at the contributions of these legendary film personalities to the world of cinema.

NFDC-NFAI Restored Versions of Timeless Classics

In a special tribute to these icons, IFFI will present versions of their timeless classics restored by NFDC-NFAI, offering audiences an enriched experience of some of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema. Among the highlights, Raj Kapoor’s Awaara will be showcased in a digitally restored form that revives the warmth, humour, and empathy Kapoor brought to the common man’s journey.