Panjim, Nov. 29 -- Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui lauded the 56th International Film Festival of India for maintaining its "credibility" in promoting cinema.

While talking to the media at the sidelines of the IFFI 2025, Nawazuddin called IFFI a "prestigious" film festival of India.

He said, "These types of film festivals are very important in India. IFFI is a very prestigious film festival which is supported by our government. It has maintained its credibility over the years. I hope the local films are promoted more in film festivals, which our government is already doing."

The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded on Friday, with renowned dignitaries such as Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, megast...