IFFI begins with Akshay, Tabu

The 43rd International Film Festival of India kicked off with a grand start. The 11-day long event began with the screening of Life of Pi and promises to be a star-studded affair in the days to come.

In this picture, Akshay Kumar lights the inaugural lamp as Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and actress Kajal Agarwal look on.

Akshay Kumar and Manohar Parrikar at the inaugural ceremony.

Akshay is the Khiladi on and off screen in a suit and unbuttoned shirt.

Life of Pi actors Tabu and Irfan Khan on the stage.

Tabu walks the red carpet. The actress looked gorgeous in a magenta Abu Sandeep sari teamed with a high-necked blouse.

Tabu and Irfan Khan watch the proceedings.

Kabir Bedi and Perizaad Zorabian address the audience.

The event was also marked by a colourful performance by a dance troupe. Here they march with the Indian tri-colour.