Acclaimed filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia will be honoured at the much awaited First Edition of International Film Festival of Prayag (IFFP) to be held in Allahabad from 26th to 28th February 2015. Tigmanshu Dhulia is well known for his movies like Haasil, Charas, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster and Bullet Raja. National Award winning Movie Paan Singh Tomar director has his roots in Allahabad as he was born there. Director Tigmanshu Dhulia will also share tips on movies and direction with budding filmmakers during the three day film festival.

Hasan Haider, Founder of the festival and owner of media production house, Z&Z Media Pvt. Ltd was quoted, "Tigmanshu Dhulia is a renowned filmmaker and the best part is that most of his movies have been based in Uttar Pradesh. It's a proud moment for us to honour Tigmanshu ji for his contribution towards Hindi Cinema."