[2] It celebrated the centenary year of legends - Federico Fellini, Kaifi Azmi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Shamshad Begum, and Pandit Ravi Shankar.

Since 2006, the Government of Maharashtra started awarding the best film in the Marathi competition section at the festival.

An international jury watches the competing Marathi films to decide the winner.

The Government of Maharashtra started awarding the best film and the best director in the International Competition.

PIFF Distinguished Award for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema.