29th Kolkata International Film Festival: Salman Khan and Mamata Banerjee grace the inauguration ceremony
29th Kolkata International Film Festival: Apart from the Bollywood star and West Bengal Chief Minister, actors like Anil Kapoor and Kamal Haasan also graced the festival who were among the chief guests
The inauguration of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival was graced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee and Bollywood star Salman Khan.
Apart from Khan and Banerjee, actors like Anil Kapoor and Kamal Haasan also graced the festival who were among the chief guests. Kapoor, who was recently seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, expressed his appreciation for Salman Khan and called him the real Tiger of the Hindi film industry.
More about the festival
This year’s edition’s primary focus is on Australia and the intent is to promote the cultural exchange between Australia and India.
Australian High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Philip Green told NDTV, “Australia and India are embarking on a much more important partnership but in order for that to be deep and real we need to know each other’s stories better. And what better way to learn each other’s stories than through films. In these films that are that are being screened at the KIFF this week, I think there are two important things to be aware of. The first is that one of truly great directors, Bruce Beresford is here is here this week and there is a retrospective of his work.”
Mamata Banerjee also welcomed everyone to the event. She said, “Bengal is not afraid, and it loves India. Nobody can divide us. We are universal and we are for humanity.” Commenting on Salman Khan’s presence Mamata Banerjee said, “You must promise you will be here next time.” Salman Khan replied, “If you are asking me to come and here for shooting, the sure I will come.” Mamata Banerjee added, “Bengal people can provide all help to you because they love you.” Mamata Banerjee also invited Salman Khan for Bhai Dooj and Rakshabandhan to Kolkata and added, “If you are in any trouble, just give us a call and we will be there.”
With Thanks Reference to: https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/29th-kolkata-international-film-festival-salman-khan-and-mamata-banerjee-grace-the-inauguration-ceremony-13469742.html and https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kolkata-international-film-festival-2023-mamata-banerjee-and-salman-khan-dance-at-the-event-4637816
