The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 kicked off with excitement on November 20, drawing global attention to Goa as a hub for international cinema. The festival, which has called Goa home for 20 years now, features an array of screenings, star appearances, and cultural performances. Actors like Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Nushratt Bharucha, and Shriya Saran graced the red carpet, with the festival’s opening ceremony setting the tone for a vibrant, star-studded event. Hollywood icons like Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, along with Bollywood stars such as Salman Khan and Vidya Balan, are also part of the extravaganza