{"id":13713,"date":"2025-12-10T17:44:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13713"},"modified":"2025-12-10T17:44:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:14:46","slug":"thalaivar-turns-50-in-cinema-rajinikanth-felicitated-at-56th-iffi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13713","title":{"rendered":"Thalaivar Turns 50 in Cinema: Rajinikanth Felicitated at 56th IFFI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Thalaivar Turns 50 in Cinema: Rajinikanth Felicitated at 56th IFFI<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Subtitleh3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span id=\"ltrSubtitle\"><br \/>\n\u201cEven if I have 100 Births, I Want to be Born as Rajnikanth\u201d, says the Superstar<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>#IFFIWood, 28 November 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The 56<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0International Film Festival of India celebrated a monumental milestone in Indian cinema as it felicitated the legendary actor Shri Rajinikanth for completing 50 years in the film industry. Known affectionately as Thalaivar, Shri Rajinikanth has enthralled audiences across generations with his charismatic screen presence, distinctive style, and iconic performances.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/MoSMIBShriL.Murugan,CMofGoaShriPramodsawant,SecretaryMIBShriSanjayJajuandActorRanveersinghfelicitatedlegendaryActorShriRajinikanthforhisincrediblecontributiontowardsindiancinemaan0S4E.JPG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The felicitation, part of the Closing Ceremony, recognised Shri Rajinikanth\u2019s immense contribution to Indian cinema, not only in Tamil films but also in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada movies. With over 170 films to his credit, the superstar has left an indelible mark on popular culture, earning numerous accolades including the Padma Bhushan (2000), Padma Vibhushan (2016), and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2020).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/NIL_39678GO5.JPG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, felicitated Shri Rajnikanth by presenting him with shawl and memento. Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting, and actor Shri Ranveer Singh were present.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Receiving the honour, Shri Rajnikanth expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the central government. He added that looking back, 50 years feels like 10 or 15 years, because he loves cinema and acting. \u201cEven if there are 100 births, I would like to be born as Rajnikanth,\u201d said the superstar.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/NIL_3960CJXJ.JPG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Through this celebration, IFFI 2025 honours a cultural icon whose artistry has transcended language and geography, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike. The Golden Jubilee not only marks a personal milestone for Shri Rajinikanth but also stands as a testament to the transformative power of cinema in shaping Indian popular culture.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1994405840703619183&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D2196051%26reg%3D3%26lang%3D1&amp;sessionId=35f49af36512084320d3da3f9e626296ab48947e&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1994405840703619183\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>About IFFI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Born in 1952, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) stands tall as South Asia\u2019s oldest and largest celebration of cinema. Jointly hosted by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), State Government of Goa, the festival has grown into a global cinematic powerhouse\u2014where restored classics meet bold experiments, and legendary maestros share space with fearless first-timers. What makes IFFI truly sparkle is its electric mix\u2014international competitions, cultural showcases, masterclasses, tributes, and the high-energy WAVES Film Bazaar, where ideas, deals and collaborations take flight. Staged against Goa\u2019s stunning coastal backdrop from November 20\u201328, the 56th edition promises a dazzling spectrum of languages, genres, innovations, and voices\u2014an immersive celebration of India\u2019s creative brilliance on the world stage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thalaivar Turns 50 in Cinema: Rajinikanth Felicitated at 56th IFFI \u201cEven if I have 100 Births, I Want to be Born as Rajnikanth\u201d, says the Superstar #IFFIWood, 28 November 2025 The 56th\u00a0International Film Festival of India celebrated a monumental milestone in Indian cinema as it felicitated the legendary actor Shri Rajinikanth for completing 50 years &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13713"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13715,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13713\/revisions\/13715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}