The 19th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival will pay tribute to Bollywood star Ranveer SIngh with its Étoile d’or, an award previously received by Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.
“I’m deeply humbled and thrilled to be receiving a tribute, which recognises my body of work along with this very, very special honour — the Etoile d’Or! The Marrakech International Film Festival is one of the most respected film events in the world, bringing together the best of cinema from across the world, especially Asia and Africa. As such, I’m extremely grateful for this distinctive recognition and the prestige bestowed upon me by the festival,” the actor said.
Other than Ranveer, Scottish actress Tilda Swinton, renowned US filmmaker James Gray and Moroccan film pioneer and director Farida Benlyazid will also receive this honour, in keeping with the festival’s tradition of celebrating cinema in all its diversity.
In Morocco, especially in Marrakech, Indian cinema has many admirers and Ranveer Singh is one of its most appreciated personalities for his films Band Baaja Baarat, Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Gully Boy and 83.
“It’s hugely gratifying that my body of work is being recognised in Africa! It indicates that my work has been able to transcend geographical and cultural borders. For a humble artiste, who wishes to bring people together through entertainment, this is greatly rewarding. I cannot wait to be in Marrakesh to soak in the love of the people and express my gratitude to them,” said the actor.
Ranveer will be in Marrakech from November 11 to 13 to attend the grand inauguration and his felicitation in front of Moroccans and world cinema lovers at the historic Jemaa el-Fna Square.
