The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji has been held to honor late actor Dharmendra, who died in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 89. Emotional tributes were paid to him following his death and changes were made to the programme, including the cancellation of 4K-restored screenings. cinderWhich was scheduled for 26 November.

Festival organizers cited technical reasons for pulling the screening, but Dharmendra’s presence is affecting the atmosphere at IFFI. A minute’s silence was observed during the closing ceremony of the Film Bazaar, and more tributes are being planned as the festival approaches its final stages.

National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Managing Director Prakash Magdum confirmed the formal tribute at the closing ceremony. “We will also pay tribute to the beloved legend during the conclusion of the festival,” he added. PTI,

Meanwhile, the festival celebrations continue cinderMilestone year. On November 27, filmmaker Ramesh Sippy released ’50 Years of Sholay: Why It Still Resonates?’ Will host a session titled, which is expected to have a huge turnout.

One of the most visited exhibitions of IFFI is the iconic Motorcycle cinderDisplayed at INOX as part of the anniversary showcase. The vintage BSA WM20, now a cool tribute, highlights Dharmendra’s unforgettable “Yeh Dosti” sequence, a moment of cinema that reportedly took 21 days to film.

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Magdam said, “The motorcycle displayed at the festival complex was introduced as a special attraction to mark the celebration of 50 years of ‘Sholay’ this year. But it has now also become a tribute to Dharmendra ji, as when visitors see it they can’t help but remember the iconic song ‘Yeh Dosti’ and his unforgettable presence.”

Dharmendra worked in more than 300 films in his 60 year long career.