The Vadodara Film and Design Festival (VFDF), a five-day event hosted by the Parul Institute of Design, commenced with an expert guest talk by renowned film director Vivek Agnihotri. Agnihotri, who is also a film producer, screenwriter, and author, shared his professional journey and success in the Hindi film industry with the young filmmakers in attendance. He is best known for his hit movie "Tashkent Files," which debuted in 2022 and earned him a National Award.