Siddaramaiah Inaugurates 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival
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News18•29-01-2026, 20:15
Siddaramaiah Inaugurates 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival
- •Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) in Bengaluru.
- •The inaugural event featured a "World Music Celebration" by violinist Jyotsna Srikanth and was attended by actors Prakash Raj and Rukmini Vasanth.
- •The festival's theme is "Women's Sensibility, the Voice of Equality," inspired by Kannada poet G S Shivarudrappa.
- •Netherlands film Fort Baggage will be the opening film, with screenings of approximately 225 films from 65 countries.
- •Screenings will be held at Cinepolis at Lulu Mall in Rajajinagar, Suchitra Film Society in Banashankari, and Karnataka Film Artists’ Association premises.
Why It Matters: CM Siddaramaiah launched the 17th BIFFES, featuring global films and a focus on women's equality.
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