New Delhi:
Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Locarno, Switzerland. An actor who will attend this year’s Locarno Film Festival has been awarded a special award. SRK is awarded the prestigious Pardo Alla Carriera Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
Before the award ceremony, the official Instagram handle of the Locarno Film Festival shared the actor as he checked in in Switzerland. In the snapshot, SRK is dressed in a stylish black blazer and matching pants. She completed her look with a stylish wrist watch and necklace.
The caption read: “Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) has arrived at the 77th Locarno Film Festival to accept Pardo alla Carriera Ascona-Locarno Tourism. Immediately upon arrival, Pardo sat with Shah Rukh Khan for a unique exhibition. photography.”
ICYDK: According to news agency AFP, the artistic director of the festival, Giona A. Nazzaro, praised the actor, saying, “His contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. Khan is a king who has never lost touch with the audience. That crowned him. This brave and courageous artist has always been ready to challenge himself.”
Founded in 1946, the Locarno Film Festival is one of the world’s oldest annual film festivals focusing on auteur cinema. The 77th edition of the festival will present 225 films, including 104 world premieres and 15 debut films.
Shah Rukh Khan made an impressive comeback in 2023. He starred in a blockbuster hit To Patha alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. He then appeared in Atlee’s critically and commercially acclaimed film Javan With Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, Vijay Sethupathi and Deepika Padukone. She ended the year with Rajkumar Hirani DunkStarring Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani.
In the future, Shah Rukh Khan is said to be appearing in a film titled King. In a viral clip of him congratulating Santosh Sivan for receiving the prestigious Pierre Angenieux Excel Lens award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, fans noticed King’s script placed next to the actor.