The International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 kicked off in the national capital on Wednesday, with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta lighting the inaugural lamp.
Nandamuri Balakrishna, who received an award, touched his on-screen mother Hema Malini's feet as soon as he saw her at the event.
Videos of the moment are now circulating on social media, showcasing Balakrishna's humbleness.
At the IFFD, Balakrishna, Sharmila Tagore, and the late Dharmendra were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to Indian cinema.
Other notable attendees included Arjun Kapoor, Nimrat Kaur, Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Lauren Gottlieb, Kangana Ranaut, Vivek Oberoi, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Arvind Swamy.
The IFFD will run till March 31, with screenings, discussions, and industry events across various venues in New Delhi.
