The first edition of IFFI was organized by the Film Department of the Government of India under the auspices of the First Prime Minister of India. The festival was held in Mumbai from January 24 to February 1, 1952, and was later shifted to Madras, Delhi and Calcutta. In total, it has about 40 features and 100 short films. In Delhi, IFFI was launched by Prime Minister Pandit. Jawaharlal Nehru on February 21, 1952.
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