The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) witnessed a star-studded opening ceremony in Goa, with Bollywood stars like Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Mrunal Thakur and Amruta Khanvilkar walking the red carpet. Actors Manoj Bajpayee, Suniel Shetty, Ajay Devgn, Paresh Rawal, and writer Vijendra Prasad were also facilitated at the annual event, inaugurated by Union Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur.