**Executive Summary**
The document reports on the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held on November 28, 2025. The event honored legendary actor Rajinikanth for his 50 years in cinema, presented Golden and Silver Peacock awards, and celebrated cinematic excellence. Various awards were presented by dignitaries including the MoS Ministry of I&B Dr. L. Murugan and CM of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, for categories like Best Film, Best Director, and Best Web Series.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **IFFI Closing Ceremony Highlights:**
* Rajinikanth was honored for his 50-year milestone in cinema.
* Golden and Silver Peacock awards were presented to outstanding films.
* The ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence and paid tribute to film industry leaders.
* **Award Presentations:**
* MoS Ministry of I&B Dr. L. Murugan and Secretary Ministry of I&B Shri Sanjay Jaju presented awards for Best Debut Director and Best Web Series.
* Various other awards like Best Film, ICFT UNESCO Gandhi medal, Best Actor (Male), Best Director were presented by dignitaries like Festival Director Shekhar Kapur and IC Jury Chairperson Omprakash Mehra.
* **Award Winners:**
* Director Ash Mayfair and actress Tran Quan won the Golden Peacock award for the movie "Skin of Youth".
* Eirik Svensson won the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi medal for the movie "Safe House".
* Ubeimar Rios won Best Actor Male for the movie "A Poet".
* Santosh Davakhar won Best Director for the film "Gondhal".
* Hesam Farahmand and Tonis Pill jointly won best debut feature film for "My Daughter's Hair" and "Frank" respectively.
* Akinola Davies Jr won a special jury award for the film "My Father's Shadow".
**Impact Analysis**
**Rajinikanth**
* **Impact:** Honored for his 50-year milestone in cinema at the 56th IFFI.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
**Film Directors, Actors, and Web Series Creators**
* **Impact:** Recognized for their contributions to cinema through award presentations.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
**Film Fraternity**
* **Impact:** Celebrated for cinematic excellence and contributions to the industry.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
**Journalists, Bloggers, and Vloggers**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to connect with filmmakers for interviews/interactions.
* **Action Required:** Reach out to iffi.mediadesk@pib.gov.in with the subject line "Take One with PIB".
Key Entities Referenced
International Film Festival of India (IFFI): Annual film festival showcasing cinematic excellence.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: Government ministry responsible for information dissemination and broadcasting policies.
Goa: The location of the IFFI event.
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Rajinikanth Honored at the 56th International Film Festival of India
Closing Ceremony
#IFFIWood, 28 November 2025
At the award ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), legendary actor
Rajinikanth emerged as the highlight of the evening as he was honored for his 50 remarkable years in
cinema. The ceremony also witnessed the presentation of the prestigious Golden and Silver Peacock
awards to outstanding films, along with special awards for outstanding films. The closing event
celebrated cinematic excellence while paying tribute to the contributions of leading figures from the
film fraternity.
Rajinikanth being honored by Goa CM Shri Pramod Sawant and MoS, M/o I & B, Dr. L. Murugan for his
50-year milestone in cinema.MoS, MIB Shri L. Murugan, CM of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Secretary MIB, Shri Sanjay Jaju and Actor
Ranveer singh felicitated legendary Actor Shri Rajinikanth for his incredible contribution towards indian
cinema and completing 50 golden jubilee years in indian cinema.
Rishab Shetty felicitated with headgear by legendary Yakshagana artist Vidya Kolyur.MoS Ministry of I&B Dr. L. Murugan and Secretary Ministry of I&B Shri Sanjay Jaju presented awards
for Best debut director and best web series.
MOS MIB Shri L.Murugan presenting Best Debut Director award to Karan singh tyagi for "Kesari
chapter 2.MoS MIB Shri L. Murugan and Secretary MIB shri Sanjay Jaju presenting the Best web series award to
Anand Tiwari for "Bandish Bandits season 2.
MoS Ministry I&B Dr. L. Murugan, CM of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Secretary Ministry of I&B Shri
Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur and IC Jury Chairperson Omprakash Mehra presented
Golden peacock award for Best film to director Ash Mayfair and actress Tran Quan for the movie "Skin
of Youth" at IFFI Closing ceremony.MD NFDC Shri Prakash Magdum presented ICFT UNESCO Gandhi medal to Eirik Svensson for "Safe
House" movie at IFFI Closing ceremony.
MoS Ministry of I&B Dr. L. Murugan, CM of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Secretary Ministry of I&B Shri
Sanjay Jaju and Festival Director Shekhar Kapur and IC Jury Chairperson Omprakash Mehra present
Best Actor Male to Ubeimar Rios for the movie "A Poet" at IFFI Closing Ceremony.MoS Ministry I&B Dr. L. Murugan, CM of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Secretary Ministry of I&B Shri
Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur and IC Jury Chairperson Omprakash Mehra presented
joint award for best debut feature film of a director to Hesam Farahmand for movie "My Daughter's
hair" and Tonis Pill for the movie "Frank" at IFFI Closing ceremony.
MoS Ministry of I&B Dr. L. Murugan, CM of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Secretary Ministry of I&B Shri
Sanjay Jaju and Festival Director Shekhar Kapur and IC Jury Chairperson Omprakash Mehra presented
Best Director award to Santosh Davakhar for the film "Gondhal" at IFFI Closing ceremony.MoS Ministry of I&B Dr. L. Murugan, CM of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Secretary Ministry of I&B Shri
Sanjay Jaju and Festival Director Shekhar Kapur and Omprakash Mehra present Special Jury award to
Akinola Davies Jr for the film "My Father's Shadow" at IFFI Closing ceremony.
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