The International Film Festival of India, which takes place every year in Goa, is in its 50th year now, and this 50th edition of the popular film festival has been scheduled to take place between November 20 and November 28, and with the arrangements for the event happening, here's a massive announcement.

The Union minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar has announced that the government of India is awarding the Icon of golden jubilee of International film festival of India, for his contribution to Indian cinema for the past few decades.

Prakash Javadekar had tweeted "In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, during the past several decades, I am happy to announce that the award for the ICON OF GOLDEN JUBILEE OF #IFFI2019 is being conferred on cine star Shri S Rajnikant. IFFIGoa50".

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, during the past several decades, I am happy to announce that the award for the ICON OF GOLDEN JUBILEE OF #IFFI2019 is being conferred on cine star Shri S Rajnikant.
IFFIGoa50 pic.twitter.com/oqjTGvcrvE

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) November 2, 2019