Veteran actress Hema Malini and lyrics writer Prasoon Joshi have been conferred with the Indian Personality of the Year award for 2021. While Hema Malini is an actor-turned-politician, Prasoon Joshi is the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be organised from November 20 to November 28. The event will continue till November 28, 2021.
Apart from the above, legendary filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Istevan Szabo were honoured with the inaugural Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.