On Thursday, the organisers of Marrakech International Film Festival announced that Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh will receive a special tribute at the event. Along with the 83 star, Scottish actor Tilda Swinton, American filmmaker James Gray, and Moroccan director Farida Benlyazid will be felicitated at the 2022 Marrakech International Film Festival.
In recognition of their "brilliant careers", the quartet will receive the Etoile d'or (Golden Star) at the festival, scheduled to be held from November 11 to 19 in the Moroccan city. Elated on receiving the honour, Ranveer said, "I'm deeply humbled and thrilled to be receiving a tribute which recognises my body of work along with this very, very special honour, the Etoile d'Or! The Marrakesh International Film Festival is one of the most respected film events in the world, bringing together the best of cinema from across the world, especially Asia and Africa, which have universal appeal. As such, I`m extremely grateful for this distinctive recognition and the prestige bestowed upon me by the festival."
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He added, "It will be exhilarating for me to be celebrated in Morocco, in the presence of lovers of world cinema and the esteemed jury members of the festival this year. I thank the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation for honouring me with bowed head and folded hands. I have always aspired to be a significant contributor to the realm of the arts and this validation will give me immense motivation, inspiration and impetus to create more and more. "
Prior to Ranveer, the particular award was previously received by Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan in Bollywood.
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh was recently photographed driving his blue Aston Martin Rapide S at Mumbai Airport, one of his favourite vehicles. The Bollywood actress has a variety of vehicles, including a Lamborghini Urus, a Mercedes Maybach S500, and a Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d. Following the sightings, a video of Ranveer Singh driving his beloved Aston Martin went viral, and he landed himself in hot water. An online user accused the Bollywood star of driving his blue Aston Martin when his licence expired. Furthermore, the user mentioned Mumbai police in his tweet and tagged them.
In a tweet sharing the post, the Twitter user wrote, "Mumbai Police, Please take strict action on Ranveer Singh. Insurance Failed car he drove yesterday!!" The date on Ranveer Singh's licence plate, according to the photo circulated on social media, is June 28, 2020. In response to the user's post, Mumbai Police claimed they have notify the Mumbai Traffic police. However, the actor has not commented on the situation as of yet. (With inputs from ANI)
