The glitz, glamour and star euphoria of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was replaced by masks, sanitisers and limited attendance at the inaugural ceremony of the 51st edition of the movie gala in Panaji. The coronavirus pandemic put a dent to IFFI last year, with the festival being pushed by two months from its regular November show. The festival screens national and international films and hosts artistes from across the world, engaging in masterclasses and discussions throughout its nine-day run.source https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/film-stars-descend-virtually-as-51st-iffi-begins-with-precaution-amid-covid-19-pandemic-678592
