8th International Film Festival of India

The 8th International Film Festival of India was held from 3–16 January 1981 in New Delhi, India.

Winners

 * Golden Peacock (Best Film): "The Unknown Soldier’s Patent Leather Shoes" by Rangel Valchanov and "Aakrosh" by Govind Nihalani
 * Golden Peacock (Best Short Film) "A Period of Transition" (Denmark film)