bollywood star Rambia Singhwill be celebrated at the 2022 Marrakech International Film Festival alongside Scottish actor Tilda Swinton, American filmmaker James Gray and Moroccan director Farida Benryazid, organizers announced Thursday.
In recognition of their “illustrious career”, the quartet will be awarded the Etoile d’Or (Golden Star) at a festival scheduled to take place in the Moroccan city from November 11th to 19th.
Singh, who has appeared in films such as Band Bhaja Bharat, Bajirao Mastani and Gully Boy over a career spanning more than a decade, said he was humbled and thrilled to receive the Etoile d’Or at the film gala.
“The idea that my work has resonated in Africa is very gratifying! It shows the fact that my work has been able to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. For a humble artist who wants to connect, this is very rewarding and I can’t wait to come to Marrakech to soak up the love and express my gratitude,” the 37-year-old actor said in a statement. rice field.
Ranveer Singh has worked with nine of the world’s greatest filmmakers, including British actor Jeremy Irons, French actor and director Julie Delpy, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, French filmmaker Julia Duqournau, and American filmmaker Julia Duqournau. Along with celebrities, they will also participate in the festival’s “In Conversation With” program. Film director and poet Jim Jarmusch, French actor Marina Foyth, Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, French film director Leos Carax, and French-Lebanese composer Gabriel Jared.
Singh is next seen at the circus where he is reunited with Simba director Rohit Shetty.
