Shah Rukh Khan will be awarded the Career Achievement Award
Shah Rukh Khan will receive the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. This career achievement award will be presented to the Bollywood superstar on August 10 at the grand open-air venue, Piazza Grande. As part of the tribute, his iconic film “Devdas,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, will also be screened during the festival. He will converse at the Forum @Spazio Cinema on August 11.
Giona A. Nazzaro, the artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival, expressed excitement about honoring him, describing him as a living legend whose contributions to Indian cinema are unparalleled. He praised him for maintaining a strong connection with his audience and for his courage to continually challenge himself while staying true to the expectations of his global fanbase. Nazzaro characterized him as a “people’s hero,” combining sophistication with humility and hailing him as a modern-day legend.
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His latest screen appearance was in “Dunki,” which was released last December. The 77th Locarno Film Festival is scheduled for August 7 to 17, 2024.
