Veteran filmmakers Yash Chopra and Shyam Benegal will be honoured at the upcoming edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2025, between January 17 and 21. While Yash Chopra will be honoured with the  Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award it will also pay tribute to Benegal, who died late last year.

Yash Chopra left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with a filmography that spans across decades. He captured hearts worldwide with some of his masterpieces such as Deewar, Kabhi Kabhie, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zaara, and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Chopra died in 2012 at the age of 80, weeks before the release of his swansong "Jab Tak Hai Jaan". Previous recipients of the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award include Asha Parekh, Sharmila Tagore, Dilip Kumar, Prem Chopra, Aparna Sen, and Kamini Kaushal.

Benegal was the pioneer of the 'parallel cinema' movement who died on December 23 just days after his 90th birthday. The filmmaker's credits include features like Ankur, Mandi, Junoon, and television series like Bharat Ek Khoj and Samvidhaan. This year's JIFF promises to honour cinema’s rich legacy, inspiring filmmakers and audiences worldwide