Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 00.30

Marrakech – Placed under the High Protection of HM King Mohammed VI, the 19th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) paid a special tribute Friday night to Indian actor Ranveer Singh.

In this tribute ceremony, which was marked by the presence of the brightest stars from national, Arab and international cinema, as well as figures from the worlds of art, culture and media, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh thanked the Festival Foundation, before accepting the Star Gold presented to her by the adviser to the President of the Foundation, Mélita Toscane du Plantier.

The actor from India did not fail to express his joy at being able to attend Marrakech as well as his love for the admirers of the city of Ocher who welcomed him in a warm and festive atmosphere.

The Asian star felt that this award would serve as a motivation to continue presenting more innovative and creative works in the future, expressing his pride in representing Bollywood cinema on the occasion of this great cinematic event.

“Today we celebrate a great actor, with a strong original personality”, welcomed Mélita Toscane du Plantier in a speech before handing over the Etoile d’Or to the Indian star, adding that around twenty films in a decade helped transform all popular Indian cinema.

“Self-taught, a complete outsider, Ranveer Singh has become one of the most popular icons and a celebrity far beyond India’s borders,” he added.

And to continue that an important part of the formation of his personality as an actor took place “in front of the camera of a master, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, director of the famous Devdas” which made him a star in three films.

On this occasion, Mrs. Toscane du Plantier revived FIFM’s experience with Indian film and Bollywood stars, especially those who participated in previous editions of the festival and who were greeted each time by the still enthusiastic and enthusiastic Moroccan public.

During the ceremony, clips from Ranveer Singh’s most famous films were screened to the acclaim of the audience.

After a tribute ceremony, the Marrakchi family made an appointment with the Indian star at Jemaa El Fna square.

One of India’s greatest actors today, Ranveer Singh has become one of the subcontinent’s most popular youth icons, and a celebrity far beyond his limits.

This immensely talented actor refuses to be ostracized, both in his choice of roles, his eccentric sense of clothing, and his hilarious sense of humor.

Since childhood, he wanted to embody the essence of the Indian film hero. After a rocky start, he managed to push himself through thanks to his first role in the hugely successful Baaja Baaraat Band which catapulted his career.

Ranveer Singh stands out as one of the most talented actors of his generation, particularly thanks to his roles in “Simmba”, “Gully Boy”, “Goliyon Ki”, “Rasleela”, “Ram-Leela”, “Bajirao Mastani” and the outstanding “Padmaavat”. normal.

In keeping with its desire to celebrate world cinema in its diversity, the 19th edition of FIFM, alongside Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, will pay homage to three other prominent figures from the 7th art scene in recognition of their outstanding artistic and professional careers. .

These include the famous Scottish actress Tilda Swinton, the great American director James Gray and the pioneer of Moroccan cinema, director Farida Benlyazid.