New Delhi, March 30 -- The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema.

The cultural evening was marked by the presence of Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The ceremony opened with Vande Mataram, followed by the national anthem and lamp lighting by the chief guests.

Anupam Kher also delivered a poetic tribute to cinema in Delhi, which included Mandi House's theatre history and the evolving cinema in India. It was followed ...