Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates IFFD 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
• The opening ceremony featured Bollywood dignitaries like Hema Malini, Sharmila Tagore, Kangana Ranaut, and Rakesh Omprakash Mehra.
• Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Sharmila Tagore, Dharmendra, and Nandamuri Balakrishna.
• CM Rekha Gupta emphasized the festival's role in shaping Delhi's cultural identity and promoting new artists, especially women.
• The festival, organized by DTTDC and the Government of Delhi, will run until March 31, featuring screenings, masterclasses, and panel discussions.