IFFD 2026’s Epic “Night of Honours” Finale!

Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam pulsed with stardust on March 30, 2026, as the inaugural International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) dropped its curtain in style. The “Night of Honours” wasn’t just an awards bash—it was a love letter to Bollywood’s soul, attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, and LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Over 30,000 festival-goers from 125 films across 47 countries had primed the city; this finale sealed Delhi’s claim as India’s cultural powerhouse.

Heart-tugging tributes kicked off: a heartfelt nod to late icon Dharmendra, and Ramesh Sippy honored for Sholay’s 50 golden years—a film every uncle ji quotes at family weddings. Anupam Kher stole hearts with a poetic tribute to Mandi House’s cinematic legacy, his voice cracking like a monsoon sky. Grammy ace Ricky Kej then lit up the stage with fusion beats, blending ragas and rhythms that had the crowd swaying like Holi revellers.

Awards rained glory: Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara clinched Pathbreaking Film, RS Prasanna’s Sitaare Zameen Par inspired millions, Anupam Kher bagged Best Director for Tanvi The Great, Ranveer Singh roared as Best Actor in Dhurandhar (with a sneaky Dhurandhar 2 screening at Chanakya), and Bhumi Pednekar shone for UNDP missions. Shoutouts to Guneet Monga, Divya Dutta, Dimple Dugar (Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai), and global star Enrique Arce. AI hackathon whiz-kids showcased tech magic too.

For travelers, this curtain fall screams Delhi detour: pair awards glamour with roadside golgappas, India Gate sunsets, or stays near Pragati Maidan. IFFD’s finale proves the Capital’s ready to rival global fests—your next trip just got cinematic!