Madhuri Dixit was honoured with special recognition for her contribution to Indian cinema. She also danced to her hit songs.
Karan Johar attended the event and launched the promo of his upcoming film 'Ae Watan Mere Watan'.
Sara Ali Khan who plays the lead in 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' was also present at the opening ceremony.
Actor Pankaj Tripathi launched the trailer of his film 'Kadak Singh' on the opening day.
Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal was felicitated at the IFFI. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur and Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant felicitated the singer.
Actor Vijay Sethupathi's film 'Gandhi Talks' is the first silent film to be screened at the IFFI.