Shraddha Kapoor pays tribute to the strength of Indian women, while MOUNI ROY portrays India’s diverse sub-cultures, through their power-packed performances at the 52nd IFFI Goa
The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) turned out to be a mega spectacle as top Bollywood stars celebrated 75 years of Indian Independence, its diversity, and the evolution of Indian Cinema. The ‘India 75’ evening was hosted by Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul. Popular actors like Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Shraddha Kapoor, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, and Mouni Roy dazzled at this prestigious star-studded soirée.
Kapoor’s act celebrated the strength and achievement of Indian women through songs like Aaj Main Upar, Kar Har Maidaan Fateh, and Des Rangila.
Talking about her experience at India 75 - 52nd IFFI, the actress shares, “We have seen an absolute evolution in the way we tell stories on the screen, and it warms my heart that women have been a constant part of this process. I have grown up admiring our cinema but one thing that I have personally noticed is how women have shaped the growth trajectory. They have been an integral part of not just cinema but the overall growth of the nation. So, with my performance, Shakti: The power of Indian women, we are celebrating the strength and achievements of Indian women, their significance in the world of cinema, and overall evolution.”
Adding on to the festivities, Mouni Roy's graceful portrayal of India's diverse sub-cultures, showcasing the different shades and flavours of India through her enchanting act to Vande Mataram, Shubhaarambh, and Jiya Jale won everyone’s heart.
Talking about her performance, Roy expresses, “With the inherent diversity of India, cinema here has grown to be the closest window to our rich culture. Cinema, today, is surely the most influential — a combination of a wide spectrum of art forms including music, dance, storytelling. Personally, I have always preferred dance to narrate my emotions, the grace, unspoken thoughts, and the ease to emote really add to the experience. My performance will showcase different shades and regional flavours of India. It’s all about celebrating the unity in diversity, fiery spirit of Indian cinema, and its timeless extravagant charm.”
(The celebration, in collaboration with Zee Live, a cine salaam, is scheduled to simulcast on Zee Cinema and Zee TV on January 2, 2022 at 8 pm.)