Madhuri Dixit honoured with special recognition award at IFFI 2023

Madhuri Dixit was honoured with the 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' award at the International Film Festival of India, which is being organised in Goa.

The nine-day star-studded festival kickstarted on Monday, November 20, at the Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium.

The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India conferred Madhuri Dixit with the 'Special Recognition for Bharatiya Cinema' award. Union Sports and Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur applauded the actor for her 'unparalleled talent' and shared a post on social media regarding the



same.

He took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "An icon across the ages, @MadhuriDixit has graced our screens with unparalleled talent for four incredible decades. From the effervescent Nisha to the captivating Chandramukhi, the majestic Begum Para to the indomitable Rajjo, her versatility knows no bounds (sic)."

He added, "Today, we are filled with admiration as we present the 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' Award to the talented , charismatic actress who has redefined excellence in cinema, at the 54th International Film Festival of India. A celebration of an extraordinary journey, a tribute to an everlasting legacy (sic)."