56th IFFI opens in Panaji with a first-ever grand street parade
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) opened on 20 November 2025 with a grand parade in Panaji, Goa â a first for the festival.
Summary
IFFI 2025's opening parade, inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, moved along Panaji's DB Road from the Old Goa Medical College building to the Kala Academy. Over two dozen floats, 12 of them from the Goa government, showcased India's cinematic legacy, animation and regional identities. The highlight was the folk production 'Bharat Ek Soor' by the Central Bureau of Communication with over 100 artists, along with animated characters such as Chhota Bheem and Motu Patlu. The parade replaced a closed-door ceremony and opened the nine-day festival.
Key facts
- Edition
- 56th IFFI (2025)
- Opening
- 20 Nov 2025, grand parade â a first
- Route
- Old Goa Medical College building to Kala Academy, DB Road, Panaji
- Inaugurated by
- CM Pramod Sawant and Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju
- Highlight
- 'Bharat Ek Soor' by Central Bureau of Communication (100+ artists)
- Duration
- Nine days
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened in Panaji on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C â 56th
IFFI 2025 was the 56th edition.
What was the first-ever feature of the opening of IFFI 2025 in Goa?
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Correct answer: D â A grand street parade from the Old Goa Medical College building to the Kala Academy
IFFI 2025 opened with a grand parade in Panaji â a historic first â instead of a closed-door ceremony.
The folk production 'Bharat Ek Soor', the highlight of the IFFI 2025 opening parade, was produced by:
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Correct answer: B â Central Bureau of Communication
'Bharat Ek Soor', with over 100 artists, was produced by the Central Bureau of Communication.