The International Children’s Film Festival (ICFF-2024), organized by City Montessori School at its Kanpur Road Auditorium, concluded with a star-studded closing ceremony.
Veteran actor Anil Rastogi, who is also a scientist, encouraged students to pursue their dreams while excelling in academics. He emphasized the importance of contributing to science, technology, and academics while also following one’s passion for the arts.
Numerous renowned personalities from the entertainment fraternity, including singer-composer Talat Aziz, actor Anjan Srivastava, actor Sadia Siddiqui, TV actor Bhumika Gurung, actors Darsheel Safari, Ali Hazi, Divya Bhattacharya, and writer Parthasaarthi Das, graced the festival.
Local actor Sandeep Yadav, who has starred in notable OTT series, expressed his delight in connecting with students and sharing his experiences as a celebrity guest. He praised the students’ learning power and spirit in the field of entertainment.
CMS manager Geeta Gandhi Kingdon stressed the positive impact of quality cinema on children’s holistic development, emphasizing the importance of exposing them to inspiring and educational films.
