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Shah Rukh Khan To Receive Prestigious Award At Locarno Film Festival In August – See Post

The festival organizers declared Shah Rukh Khan as this year’s awardee and hailed him as a ‘living symbol’ who epitomizes the vibrancy of Indian cinema. Scroll down to find more details.

The esteemed Pardo alla Carriera award is set to be handed over to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, at the Locarno Film Festival, as revealed by the festival coordinators on Tuesday. This award acknowledges his remarkable journey and contributions to the Indian film industry. Scroll down to find more details.

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On August 10, Shah Rukh Khan is slated to receive a prestigious award at the open-air venue, Piazza Grande. The celebration includes a screening of his widely praised film “Devdas,” under the fine direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. That’s not all, on the following day, Shah Rukh will participate in a forum discussion at the @Spazio Cinema.

Giona A. Nazzaro, who heads the artistic direction at the Locarno Film Festival, has shared his thoughts in a public address. He said, “To welcome a living legend like Shah Rukh Khan in Locarno is a dream come true! The wealth and breadth of his contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. Khan is a king who has never lost touch with the audience that crowned him. This brave and daring artist has always been willing to challenge himself while remaining true to what his fans all over the world eagerly expect from his films. A true ‘people’s hero’, sophisticated and down to earth, Shah Rukh Khan is a legend of our times (sic).”

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In past years, the award has been bagged by various renowned personalities including Tsai Ming-liang, Claudia Cardinale, Johnnie To, Francesco Rosi, Harry Belafonte, and Jane Birkin.

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About SRK’s Professional Front

Shah Rukh Khan truly came back with a bang in 2023 after a pause of four years from the cinema world, gracing us with a hat-trick of movie releases. His triumphant return started off with a bang, with the box office smash – “Pathaan” produced under the prestigious YRF banner, followed by another roaring success – “Jawan”, a striking collaboration with Atlee. These films were not just commercial successes but were among the highest earners of the year. Wrapping up the year, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the much-acclaimed “Dunki”, directed by the renowned Rajkumar Hirani.

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