Rakhee Gulzar, Yami Gautam, Ranbir Kapoor, Manisha Koirala and Kriti Sanon were among the various stars who attended the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa. Here’s a look at some memorable moments from the ongoing nine-day fest, set to conclude on November 28.
Actress Yami Gautam attended the screening of her latest political thriller Article 370 at the ongoing festival on November 26, making her first public appearance since the birth of her son, Vedavid, on May 20. The actress, who was accompanied by her husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar, looked gorgeous in a beige Anarkali suit.
Director-duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, veteran actress Raakhee Gulzar, and screenplay writer Zinia Sen were felicitated ahead of the screening of their film Aamar Boss at the event on November 26.
Singer Sonu Nigam was part of a panel discussion that paid tribute to the legendary musician Mohammed Rafi as part of his centenary celebration. Sonu was nattily dressed in a white kurta with an embroidered shawl draped around his neck.
Actress Kriti Sanon, who recently debuted as a producer with Netflix’s Do Patti, walked the red carpet in a black corset-fit ensemble. Kohl-rimmed eyes, nude lips and a messy bun perfectly complemented Kriti’s outfit.
Actor-producer Nagarjuna attended the screening of the 1953 Telugu classic Devadasu with his family — wife Amala Akkineni, elder son Naga Chaitanya and Chaitanya’s fiancee, actress Sobhita Dhulipala.
Ishaan Khatter, who recently starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber in the Netflix murder-mystery series The Perfect Couple, shook a leg on the red carpet with Karan Singh Chhabra.
Karan performed the hook step of the Stree 2 song, Aayi Nai, with Rajkummar Rao, who looked dapper in a crisp white suit.
Jab Khuli Kitaab director Saurabh Shukla walked the red carpet on November 26 with actors Pankaj Kapur, Samir Soni, Supriya Pathak and Aparshakti Khurana.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was felicitated at the ongoing fest before an interactive session celebrating his grandfather Raj Kapoor’s contribution to Indian cinema.
Actress Sanya Malhotra, who essays the role of Richa in Arati Kadav's Mrs, attended the screening of the film at the ongoing festival on November 22. Sanya’s fusion outfit took the internet by storm. She paired a lungi skirt with a white blazer. Statement neckchains, bracelets and a maang tikka accessorised her outfit. A bindi and a messy bun, adorned with a white gajra, completed her look.
Clad in a white Anarkali suit, Manisha Koirala attended a panel discussion featuring filmmaker Mani Ratnam, with whom she has collaborated on films like Bombay (1995) and Dil Se (1998). In an interview following the session, Manisha lauded the director’s mastery of his craft and his childlike nature.
Dressed in a monochrome ensemble, actor Manoj Bajpayee attended the screening of his film Despatch, a Kanu Behl directorial which delves deep into the growing economic divide between the rich and the poor in today’s world.
Actress Paoli Dam attended the screening of her 2022 film Chhaad, which also stars Keya Chakraborty and Rahul Banerjee. Paoli looked gorgeous in a white silk sari draped over a sleeveless blouse.