A star studded opening for Vidhu Vinod Chopra Film Festival

The Vidhu Vinod Chopra retrospective film festival got off to a star studded start with several political and Bollywood celebrities in attendance.

The film festival is being held from March 29 to April 4 as a tribute to mark Chopra’s completion of 30 years in film industry.  Vidhu Vinod Chopra cinematic journey started with  short films like 'Murder At Monkey Hill' (which won him a National award) and 'Encounter with Faces'. His first feature film, shot in black-and-white was 'Sazaa-E-Maut' (1981). He is best known for films like 'Parinda', '1942: A Love Story', 'Mission Kashmir', 'Munna Bhai' series, 'Parineeta' and 'Three Idiots'.

According to Times of India, senior BJP leader L Advani said,   "Among Indian filmmakers, Vinod is one of the greatest one. He is one such filmmaker whose films I have seen. He is one such director whom I respect a lot. Recently, I liked '3 Idiots' the most,"

Here’s a look at all the celebrities who attended the event.
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The festival is being held in association with PVR cinemas across the country.


Vidhu Vinod Chopra's friends talk

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