Sridevi honoured posthumously with Reginald F Lewis Film Icon Award at the Cannes Film Festival
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai and producer Namrata Goyal received the award on behalf of the actress.
By PTI |
CANNES: Veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi was honoured with the TITAN Reginald F Lewis Film Icon Award at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.
The award traditionally celebrates women of the film industry all over the world and also salute the multi-cultural impact on the world of cinema.
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai and producer Namrata Goyal received the award on behalf of Sridevi's family.
"Janhvi, Khushi and I are overwhelmed with the recognition and tributes and love of millions of her fans being showered on her. Her work and life has touched so many hearts across the world and she has been an inspiration to millions. She will live forever, thanks to her body of work," the actor's husband, producer Boney Kapoor, said in a statement.
Recently, the late actor was also posthumously honoured with the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Mom' at the 65th National Film Awards.
Sridevi passed away on February 24 in Dubai.
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The 65th National Film Awards ceremony was held in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhavan. The winners were announced last month, in which Sridevi was named Best Actress for her role in 'Mom'. Late actor Vinod Khanna, who died last year, received the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India's highest film honour.
In Pic: From left, Khushi and Janhvi Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna with late Vinod Khanna's wife, Kavita Daftary.
The award traditionally celebrates women of the film industry all over the world and also salute the multi-cultural impact on the world of cinema.
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai and producer Namrata Goyal received the award on behalf of Sridevi's family.
"Janhvi, Khushi and I are overwhelmed with the recognition and tributes and love of millions of her fans being showered on her. Her work and life has touched so many hearts across the world and she has been an inspiration to millions. She will live forever, thanks to her body of work," the actor's husband, producer Boney Kapoor, said in a statement.
Recently, the late actor was also posthumously honoured with the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Mom' at the 65th National Film Awards.
Sridevi passed away on February 24 in Dubai.
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From Deepika Padukone to Kangana Ranaut, made us proud with their amazing fashion choices for the big global event.
Here's a look at all the Indian beauties who owned Cannes with their style:
In Pic: From left, Khushi and Janhvi Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna with late Vinod Khanna's wife, Kavita Daftary.
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