Film Director Madhur Bhandarkar has added more feathers to his cap as under the section of “Tribute to India” retrospective of 5 films from the acclaimed Indian Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar was showcased at the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival in Egypt from 10th Nov-20th Nov 2009. The films included Chandni Bar, Page3, Corporate, Traffic Signal and Fashion. Mr. Bhandarkar was present for the International event.
After getting awarded for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema in Moscow International Film Festival, Mr.Bhandarkar’s retrospective was held in Egypt. Hollywood Actors Salma Hayek, Lucy Liu, Samuel L.Jackson, Tom Berenger also attended the event. Legendary Actor Omar Sharif is the Honorary President of the Festival.
This year at the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival, H.E. Farouk Hosni, Minister of Culture and Dr. Ezzat Abou Ouf, President of Cairo International Film Festival felicitated Mr. Bhandarkar at the closing ceremony held on 20th November. Along with Mr. Bhandarkar, Actor Irrfan Khan was also honoured at the festival.
Commenting on this Honour and proud that Madhur has made to the nation, Madhur Says- “I am extremely honoured with such a prestigious honour. I am glad that I am getting a chance to represent my nation once again at a foreign film festival. Cairo International Film Festival is a very renowned film festival and I feel very lucky and blessed that I will be at a platform alongside Hollywood films.”
Also Commenting on the genre of his films Madhur says, “My movies are not exposive, maybe they just hold up a mirror to society. My movies are not judgmental, I just show what happens in our society, sometimes there could be a solution and sometimes there may be none. Life goes on.” Known for his socially relevant and hard hitting films Madhur has been felicitated with the highest honour in the Hindi Film Industry by winning the prestigious National Award thrice for his films Chandani Bar, Page-3 and Traffic Signal.
Madhur Bhandarkar’s latest film JAIL which released on 6th November, 09 all over is also collecting quite a rave reviews. The film casts Neil Nitin Mukesh and Mugdha Godse and is about an insight in to the life in prison.
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