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Why Ranveer Singh's Special Honour at Red Sea Film Festival is Making Headlines?

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Updated: Dec 1, 2023

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), December 1 2023: Ranveer Singh, the actor, made his fans proud by receiving a special accolade at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023. The 'Simmba' star received the souvenir from actress Sharon Stone's hands.


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Ranveer Singh, the actor, made his fans proud by receiving a special accolade at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023. The 'Simmba' star received the souvenir from actress Sharon Stone's hands.

"I've had the exciting pleasure of previously meeting Ranveer Singh...what a great guy!" "He is truly an all-around creative genius," communiqué by the well-known Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, drawing a standing ovation from the audience.

Ranveer expressed gratitude to his followers for their support throughout his career. "Thank you most of all to my beautiful fans..your love and support have been my driving force... you inspire me to push my limits and strive for greatness to find the moment of the truth that is invaluable," he said in a statement. According to Variety, the third edition of the Red Sea Film Festival kicked off on Thursday with the world premiere of Dubai-based Iraqi director Yasir Al-Yasiri's fantasy 'HWJN' and a glitzy red carpet that included Will Smith, Sharon Stone, Baz Luhrmann, and a slew of Arabic stars in addition to Bollywood's heartthrob Ranveer Singh.

The opening ceremony, held in the auditorium of Jeddah's Ritz Carlton hotel, underlined this year's festival theme of "Your story, your festival," given that Jeddah is also the setting for "HWJN," the opener. The festival will come to an end on December 9. Returning to Ranveer, he is going to surprise audiences with a fantastic slate of flicks next year. In Rohit Shetty's cop drama 'Singham Again,' he will reprise his role as Simmba, with his wife Deepika Padukone, and actors Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3' will also star Ranveer Singh.

While announcing the film, Farhan requested the audience to give the same love to Ranveer as they showered on previous Don installments. "In 1978, a character created by Salim-Javed and portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan with effortless elan captured the imagination of theatergoers across the country. That enigmatic character was Don. In 2006, Don was reimagined and brought to life by Shah Rukh Khan in his own irresistibly charming way." "The time has now come to take the legacy of Don forward and joining us in this new interpretation will be an actor whose talent and versatility I have long admired. We hope that you will show him the love you have so graciously and generously shown to Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan," the post further read.


When will "Don 3" be released?

'Don 3' will arrive in 2025.










"I was excited and proud at the same time when I heard the news": Michael Douglas.

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27 November 2023, IFFI Premises: In an interview with the media at 54th IFFI, Goa today, legendary Hollywood actor and film producer Michael Douglas communiquéd "India has been investing more money in the film industry in recent years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur. Michael Douglas will receive the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the 54th IFFI. And my family and I celebrated the news together, looking forward to our trip to India together."


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Photograph by Pritish Bagdi


The renowned actor went on to say that the Indian film industry is thriving at the moment, and that IFFI 54's participation of over 78 foreign nations is evidence of this. Indian films are well-known worldwide and are increasingly being shown in other countries. Streaming services are a major factor in this expansion, he continued.

Douglas emphasised how films bring people together by highlighting how they speak the same language and foster global unity. "People who see films from all around the world can grasp what's happening in them. This transnational connection is forged by films. I adore this business so much because this is the charm, beauty, and joy of it," he said.

The two-time Academy accolade winner expressed his happiness at receiving the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award, saying it is a great pleasure to be given such a prestigious accolade. When reflecting on his undergraduate years, he openedly admitted that he had studied films by Satyajit Ray, such as Pather Panchali and Charulata, for his film course, and that's why it's significant to have an award named after him. "Ray captured reality in his fascinating and realistic photographs. Ray said, "What makes him so remarkable is that he was not just a filmmaker but also a writer, film editor, and musician at the same time.

Michael Douglas emphasised again how much he values content over money when choosing a movie, saying that material is what matters most to him."I'd much rather be moved by something on an emotional level. He declared, "I would rather have a small role in a good movie than a major part in a bad movie." Regarding his intentions to get into the Indian film industry, Douglas mentioned that producer Shailendra Singh is currently working on a screenplay idea that piqued his interest.

Catherine Zeta Jones, the multi-award winning actress and wife of Michael Douglas, stated that her family and she hold India in the highest regard during their media appearance.

The BAFTA Award-winning actress also talked about how much she loves Indian films and how she would like to work in Bollywood productions. When it comes to Indian films, The Lunchbox is among my favourites. I saw it twice in succession. I was deeply moved by the movie. She also mentioned how much she enjoyed the Bollywood film Om Shanti Om, which she had seen numerous times with her son Dylan Michael Douglas. Dylan, who was also shown at the press conference, acknowledged that, while he enjoyed the films of Bollywood, some of them are too long to watch repeatedly.

Shailendra Singh, the creator of Percept Ltd. and winner of a National Award, was also in attendance on this particular occasion. He said, "Life is incomplete without cinema," considering his extensive 25-year career in the motion picture industry.








"In my films, I've always strived to represent Indian women as strong characters"

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In-Conversation Session with Actress Rani Mukerji on ‘Delivering Compelling Performances’ at IFFI 54


26 November 2023, IFFI Premises: A riveting In-Conversation session with Hindi film actress Rani Mukerji on the theme of 'Delivering Compelling Performances' was held today at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The freewheeling debate, moderated by Baradwaj Rangan, Editor-in-Chief of Galatta Plus and a National Award-winning Film Critic, went into Mukerji's life and successful career.


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Rani reflected on her film career, saying that she always strived to represent Indian women as strong characters. "Outside India, films and their characters are viewed as windows towards our Indian culture," she went on to say.

"It is important to always stand by strong films and roles," the acclaimed actress said, emphasizing the necessity of dedication to one's craft. You may not always obtain the audience's approval throughout that time period. Such films and people, however, will find a place in cinema history." Rani Mukerji also stressed the importance of flexibility in an actor. She elaborated, saying, "If an actor is versatile, they can portray different facets of life." The more diversified my characters are, the more interesting they will be for both the audience and me. This variety of characters encourages me as well."

"For doing specific roles, actors often meet real-life people to get their physical characteristics right," Rani said, delving into the complexities of character portrayal. However, it is equally critical to understand all of their feelings. The emotions underlying a scene in a film are what set it apart. It is critical to depict emotions in order to reach the audience's heart."

On the subject of ageism in the film industry, the acclaimed actress stated that actors must choose roles that suit their age in order for the audience to embrace them. She went on to say that the audience helped her overcome ageism and other challenges in the film industry.

Sharing her personal reflection, Rani remarked, "I don't give much importance to the age factor and tried to do justice to my characters. Fifty percent of your battle of making people believe in the character is won if you look like the character."

While expressing her happiness with her journey, the acclaimed actress revealed that she has never regretted playing any characters in her film career. "But it was unfortunate that I couldn't be part of Aamir Khan's first production venture film 'Lagaan' due to a date clash," she went on to say.

Rani Mukerji has charmed audiences with hundreds of gorgeous personalities, ranging from 'Tina Malhotra' in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to 'Maya Talwar' in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and 'Debika Chatterjee' in Mrs. Chatterjee versus Norway. When asked which of her characters she has played is her favorite, she said that the character in the film 'Black' is closest to her heart, revealing that the character transformed her and enabled her to be a better human being. "The character of 'Michelle McNally' in Black inspired and challenged me at the same time. The character in 'Mehndi' also empowered me”, she added.







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