The Kapoor Haveli, built in the early 20th century, is closely associated with the early history of the Kapoor family, including Prithviraj Kapoor and his descendants, who went on to shape Indian cinema.

The 55th IFFI’s centenary celebrations are an homage to the enduring influence of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and Mohammed Rafi on Indian cinema. By bringing together art, history, and interactive experiences, IFFI seeks to inspire future generations through the legacies of these luminaries.

Sadly, the 10th edition of the World Hindi Conference will be remembered for the protest of some self-proclaimed champions and spokespersons of Hindi. They were unhappy that screen icon Amitabh Bachchan was invited to speak on the last day of the conference, arguing that the film star has no claim to fame in popularising Hindi. This is a travesty of facts.

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar remembers legendary singer Mukesh on his 39th death anniversary.