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. The recipient is honoured for their "outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Cinema of India. The award was first instituted in the year 2013 from the 44th IFFI.
Since 2013, on the occasion of 100 years of Cinema of India, the Award for the "Indian Film Personality of the Year" was instituted. The annual award is presented to an Indian film personality for their outstanding contribution to the Indian Film Industry through their craft. This Award consists of a Silver Peacock Medal, a certificate and a cash prize of â¹ 10,00,000.
On the occasion of Golden Jubilee year of IFFI, veteran actor Rajinikanth was conferred with the "Golden Jubilee ICON Award" in the year 2019.
At the 54th IFFI 2023 "Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema Award" was instituted.