The official app for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017 has been launched in the presence of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar.
IFFI delegates can use the app for accessing information related to the festival schedule, festival-related updates, venue details, various committee details, the IFFI guide, etc. The app will also help users to stay updated by being connected to social media accounts of the festival. The lightweight app is user friendly and runs on Android.
Meanwhile 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will begin Monday at Panaji in Goa. Around 200 films from over 82 countries will be screened during the nine-day extravaganza.
The festival will be inaugurated by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani will be present at the inaugural function to be held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Bambolim.
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with personality of the year award at the festival. This year, Canada is the focus country and will be presenting a package of its 8 best recent films.