Ashutosh Gowariker appointed festival director for 57th International Film Festival of India

Exam-focused facts from the 3 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the festival director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Gowariker succeeds filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who served as festival director for the 55th and 56th editions of IFFI.
IFFI is held annually in Goa and was established in 1952 as one of Asia's premier film festivals.
Gowariker is known for directing films such as Lagaan, Swades, and Jodhaa Akbar.
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry stated that Gowariker has a distinguished contribution to Indian cinema and a long association with IFFI, including serving as Jury President for International Cinema in 2024.