The IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year and Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema Award is a National honour instituted by the International Film Festival of India.
[1][2] The recipient is honoured for their "outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Cinema of India.
This Award consists of a Silver Peacock Medal, a certificate and a cash prize of ₹ 10,00,000.
[5][6][7] On the occasion of Golden Jubilee year of IFFI, veteran actor Rajinikanth was conferred with the "Golden Jubilee ICON Award" in the year 2019.
[8] At the 54th IFFI 2023 "Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema Award" was instituted.