Shah Rukh Khan, the biggest celebrity in Bollywood, came to the Red Sea International Film Festival yesterday. The festival is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As soon as he stepped out of his car, he was greeted with warmth by his supporters and well-wishers, many of whom wanted to take a selfie with the celebrity.
For those who don't know, Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Saudi Arabia. He announced on Wednesday that the filming of his upcoming movie Dunki, which is set to open in theatres in December of next year, is now complete.
Shah Rukh Khan appeared in a stunning avatar at the Red Sea International Film Festival. He was seen greeting the photographers while donning an all-black suit and flashing his million-dollar smile. " We love you, Shah Rukh Khan", was heard shouted by a large number of his followers. The fans were all joyfully cheering. Many of them wanted to be photographed with the actor.
Mohammed Al Turki, the CEO of the Red Sea International Film Festival, stated in presenting the actor's award, “We are thrilled to be honouring Shah Rukh Khan, who is a remarkable talent and global superstar. He has captivated audiences since his earliest performances and is one of the world’s most renowned actors working today.”
Upon receiving the medal, Khan said: “I am truly honored to receive this award from the Red Sea International Film Festival. It’s wonderful to be here among my fans from Saudi and the region who have always been huge supporters of my films. I’m looking forward to celebrating the region’s talent and being a part of this exciting film community.”
Soon after, Shah Rukh Khan made his way to the stage where he gave a rousing speech to his admirers and well-wishers.
“For me and for all of us present here, ‘film is life’. It is what keeps the moment present, what keeps the beauty resplendent, and what affirms the essence of being alive. Film is the language in which the modern world converses. It is the new idiom in literature through which stories are exchanged in an overwhelming visual and virtual world,” he claimed.
“Film is a unifier because it transits shared human experiences across cultures. You like a film because it stirs your emotions, be it in whatever language or culture it is from. And thank God for subtitles. It brings all that is human to the fore and it shows perhaps better than any other art, how despite the immense diversity of the world we live in, our basic pursuits and emotions are the same”, the Chennai Express star added. “Cinema celebrates diversity. It doesn’t stop short of fully exploring differences. And doing so, in the most beautiful fashion, it teaches us not to be afraid of those differences,” he added.
The second Red Sea International Film Festival is taking place in Jeddah, on the Red Sea's eastern bank, from December 1 to December 10.
