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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.

  • The 43rd International Film Festival of India kicked off with a grand start. The 11-day long event began with the screening of <i>Life of Pi</i> and promises to be a star-studded affair in the days to come. <br><br> In this picture, Akshay Kumar lights the inaugural lamp as Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and actress Kajal Agarwal look on.
    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.
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  • Akshay Kumar and Manohar Parrikar at the inaugural ceremony.
    Akshay Kumar and Manohar Parrikar at the inaugural ceremony.
  • Akshay is the <i>Khiladi</i> on and off screen in a suit and unbuttoned shirt.
    Akshay is the Khiladi on and off screen in a suit and unbuttoned shirt.
  • <i>Life of Pi</i> actors Tabu and Irfan Khan on the stage.
    Life of Pi actors Tabu and Irfan Khan on the stage.
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  • Tabu walks the red carpet. The actress looked gorgeous in a magenta Abu Sandeep <i>sari</i> teamed with a high-necked blouse.
    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.
    Tabu and Irfan Khan watch the proceedings.
  • Kabir Bedi and Perizaad Zorabian address the audience.
    Kabir Bedi and Perizaad Zorabian address the audience.
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  • The event was also marked by a colourful performance by a dance troupe. Here they march with the Indian tri-colour.
    The event was also marked by a colourful performance by a dance troupe. Here they march with the Indian tri-colour.