Why Ranveer Singh's Special Honour at Red Sea Film Festival is Making Headlines?

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), December 1 2023: Ranveer Singh, the actor, made his fans proud by receiving a special accolade at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023. The 'Simmba' star received the souvenir from actress Sharon Stone's hands.

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Ranveer Singh, the actor, made his fans proud by receiving a special accolade at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023. The 'Simmba' star received the souvenir from actress Sharon Stone's hands.

"I've had the exciting pleasure of previously meeting Ranveer Singh...what a great guy!" "He is truly an all-around creative genius," communiqué by the well-known Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, drawing a standing ovation from the audience.

Ranveer expressed gratitude to his followers for their support throughout his career. "Thank you most of all to my beautiful fans..your love and support have been my driving force... you inspire me to push my limits and strive for greatness to find the moment of the truth that is invaluable," he said in a statement. According to Variety, the third edition of the Red Sea Film Festival kicked off on Thursday with the world premiere of Dubai-based Iraqi director Yasir Al-Yasiri's fantasy 'HWJN' and a glitzy red carpet that included Will Smith, Sharon Stone, Baz Luhrmann, and a slew of Arabic stars in addition to Bollywood's heartthrob Ranveer Singh.

The opening ceremony, held in the auditorium of Jeddah's Ritz Carlton hotel, underlined this year's festival theme of "Your story, your festival," given that Jeddah is also the setting for "HWJN," the opener. The festival will come to an end on December 9. Returning to Ranveer, he is going to surprise audiences with a fantastic slate of flicks next year. In Rohit Shetty's cop drama 'Singham Again,' he will reprise his role as Simmba, with his wife Deepika Padukone, and actors Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3' will also star Ranveer Singh.

While announcing the film, Farhan requested the audience to give the same love to Ranveer as they showered on previous Don installments. "In 1978, a character created by Salim-Javed and portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan with effortless elan captured the imagination of theatergoers across the country. That enigmatic character was Don. In 2006, Don was reimagined and brought to life by Shah Rukh Khan in his own irresistibly charming way." "The time has now come to take the legacy of Don forward and joining us in this new interpretation will be an actor whose talent and versatility I have long admired. We hope that you will show him the love you have so graciously and generously shown to Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan," the post further read.

When will "Don 3" be released?

'Don 3' will arrive in 2025.

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Exploring the Explosive Sound of DEFJAM India's 'Sambar' with Thirumali, Fiji, Dabzee, & Thudwiser.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, November 30, 2023: DefJam India is pleased to announce the release of "Sambar," a breakthrough trap song featuring ThirumaLi, Fiji, Dabzee, and producer Thudwiser. "Sambar" is destined to revolutionise the Indian Hip-Hop landscape with its unique blend of Hip Hop, traditional Kerala folk instruments, and the unabashed verses of three trailblazing artists. It was recorded in the center of Southern India's bustling rap scene, Ernakulam, Kerala.

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"Sambar" highlights the collaboration of Malayali emcees ThirumaLi, Fejo, and Dabzee as they go back and forth, giving their most blatant lines ever. The music is a vivid illustration of Kerala's dynamic new style, pioneered by the artists themselves, and was produced by the legendary Malayali Hip-Hop producer Thudwiser.

Thudwiser's production in "Sambar" deftly mixes intriguing traces of Hip-Hop with the rich tapestry of Kerala's folk instruments, creating a sound experience that is both creative and profoundly anchored in the region's cultural past. "Sambar" emerges as a genre-defying trap banger that stretches the boundaries of Indian Hip-Hop as the musicians negotiate the sounds.

Stating his excitement for the song, ThirumaLi (Vishnu MS) communiquéd, " 'Sambar' is not just a song; it's a joint creation of all these talented artists who have put their hearts into it. The moment you will listen to the song, you will experience how each artist has put forth his expertise.”

“We’ve stirred together the flavors of Malayali rap and the rich traditions of Kerala. It gives me immense pride to bring forth such a dynamic collaboration with my rap brothers and I am extremely excited for our listeners to hear it.”, said Dabzee (Fazil).

"A decade in the game, and 'Sambar' feels like a milestone. Collaborating with ThirumaLi, Dabzee, and Thudwiser on this track allowed us to showcase the evolution of Southern Indian Hip-Hop. This is surely going to be a hit. Fingers crossed!", stated Fejo (Febin Joseph).

"Producing 'Sambar' was about marrying the old and the new. Hip-Hop meets Kerala's folk instruments, creating a sonic landscape that reflects the diversity of our musical heritage. It was indeed challenging for us but we did our best to bring out the best flavour of both the styles." Added Thudwiser (Producer).

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"I was excited and proud at the same time when I heard the news": Michael Douglas.

27 November 2023, IFFI Premises: In an interview with the media at 54th IFFI, Goa today, legendary Hollywood actor and film producer Michael Douglas communiquéd "India has been investing more money in the film industry in recent years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur. Michael Douglas will receive the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the 54th IFFI. And my family and I celebrated the news together, looking forward to our trip to India together."

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The renowned actor went on to say that the Indian film industry is thriving at the moment, and that IFFI 54's participation of over 78 foreign nations is evidence of this. Indian films are well-known worldwide and are increasingly being shown in other countries. Streaming services are a major factor in this expansion, he continued.

Douglas emphasised how films bring people together by highlighting how they speak the same language and foster global unity. "People who see films from all around the world can grasp what's happening in them. This transnational connection is forged by films. I adore this business so much because this is the charm, beauty, and joy of it," he said.

The two-time Academy accolade winner expressed his happiness at receiving the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award, saying it is a great pleasure to be given such a prestigious accolade. When reflecting on his undergraduate years, he openedly admitted that he had studied films by Satyajit Ray, such as Pather Panchali and Charulata, for his film course, and that's why it's significant to have an award named after him. "Ray captured reality in his fascinating and realistic photographs. Ray said, "What makes him so remarkable is that he was not just a filmmaker but also a writer, film editor, and musician at the same time.

Michael Douglas emphasised again how much he values content over money when choosing a movie, saying that material is what matters most to him."I'd much rather be moved by something on an emotional level. He declared, "I would rather have a small role in a good movie than a major part in a bad movie." Regarding his intentions to get into the Indian film industry, Douglas mentioned that producer Shailendra Singh is currently working on a screenplay idea that piqued his interest.

Catherine Zeta Jones, the multi-award winning actress and wife of Michael Douglas, stated that her family and she hold India in the highest regard during their media appearance.

The BAFTA Award-winning actress also talked about how much she loves Indian films and how she would like to work in Bollywood productions. When it comes to Indian films, The Lunchbox is among my favourites. I saw it twice in succession. I was deeply moved by the movie. She also mentioned how much she enjoyed the Bollywood film Om Shanti Om, which she had seen numerous times with her son Dylan Michael Douglas. Dylan, who was also shown at the press conference, acknowledged that, while he enjoyed the films of Bollywood, some of them are too long to watch repeatedly.

Shailendra Singh, the creator of Percept Ltd. and winner of a National Award, was also in attendance on this particular occasion. He said, "Life is incomplete without cinema," considering his extensive 25-year career in the motion picture industry.

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