Shah Rukh Khan Beams at the 77th Locarno Film Festival.
Bollywood’s ‘King Khan,’ Shah Rukh Khan, is now more accomplished with the prestigious Pardo Alla Carriera he received at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. The recognition of his contribution to world cinema actually goes beyond Indian shores into the conscience of many across the globe. Shah Rukh Khan, over the years, has turned into an international icon due to his multifaceted acting, suave personality, and the impacting welfare he has been leaving behind in the entertainment business.
The Locarno Film Festival is known to celebrate cinematic excellence and, therefore, acknowledged the brilliant works of Shah Rukh Khan that have spanned over three decades and include a collection of innumerable iconic films that have made the actor an indispensable icon of Indian cinema. The award is like an achievement for his acting stints as well as recognition of Khan’s role in putting Indian cinema on the global platform. In fact, the warmth with which his presence at the festival was welcomed only highlighted the fact that he is considered a global superstar.
Aamir Khan's Laapataa Ladies:
Meeting of Cinema with Social Justice
Aamir Khan’s dedication to socially relevant cinema was on display once again. For the first time, the actor attended the special screening of his film, Laapataa Ladies, in premises of the Supreme Court of India. This event brings about yet another important interface of cinema with social justice.
Laapataa Ladies is just not a film but also a narrative that unravels social malaise and throws light on the issues that plague rustic Indian women. The screening at the Supreme Court itself conferred its immense importance since it foregrounded the issue of the power of cinema in raising issues of critical social consequence. Aamir Khan associated with such projects reflects on the reputation of using his power to be the change.
The film has been praised for its great narrative and the way it brings out the key issues: the rights and empowerment of women. If only for this reason, Aamir attending the event hosted at the Supreme Court just goes to show that, in his view, cinema can effect change and has the potential to become an instrument of social transformation.