Archive · 29 Nov 2025
IFFI Honors K Vaikunth with Commemorative Stamp
K Vaikunth was a famous cinematographer from Goa.
On Friday, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated his 100th birthday.
The Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, released a special stamp to honor him.
K Vaikunth worked on many important movies and documentaries.
He was known for his beautiful and emotional camera work.
His son, Amit Kunkolienkar, and other important people were present at the event.
After the stamp release, they showed one of K Vaikunth's famous documentaries called 'Goa Marches On'.
K Vaikunth's birth centenary was celebrated at IFFI with a commemorative stamp release.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant honored K Vaikunth for his contributions to Indian cinema.
K Vaikunth worked on iconic films like Seeta Aur Geeta and Aandhi.
The event was attended by K Vaikunth's son Amit Kunkolienkar and other dignitaries.
A screening of K Vaikunth's documentary 'Goa Marches On' concluded the ceremony.
- Who
- K Vaikunth, a renowned Goan cinematographer
- What
- Birth centenary celebration with a commemorative stamp release
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Panaji
- Why
- To honor K Vaikunth's contributions to Indian cinema
- Name
- K Vaikunth (Vaikunth Kunkolienkar)
- Occupation
- Cinematographer
- Birthplace
- Margao, Goa
- Notable Works
- Seeta Aur Geeta, Aandhi, Goa Marches On
- Event
- Birth Centenary Celebration at IFFI
- Stamp Release
- By Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant
- Attendees
- Amit Kunkolienkar (son), Deepak Narain, Prabhat, Amitabh Singh