IFFI 2024: Ashutosh Gowariker Named Chairperson Of International Jury

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as chairperson of International Jury for 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Gowariker, known for films such as “Jodhaa Akbar”, “Lagaan”, and “Swes”, said he is honoured to be associated with prestigious film festival, which will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28.

  “Cinema is constantly evolving with times, and re’s no better place to witness this evolution than at a film festival. International Film Festival of India stands as a beacon of this transformation, and I am honoured to be a part of it,” filmmaker said in a statement.

  “I would like to thank Festival Director, Mr. Shekhar Kapur, and IFFI and NFDC team for thinking of me for chairing this year's International Jury. It is both a privilege and a delight to participate and immerse myself in world of cinema,” Gowariker said.

  Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, who also serves as President of IFFI, praised Gowariker's body of work.

“ chairman must have a keen understanding of cinema, and also be able to see diverse points of view. Ashutosh’s films have successfully exhibited a wide and varied form of storytelling,” Kapur said.

Ministry of Information & Brocasting, in collaboration with NFDC and ESG, will host 55th edition of festival. 

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