ANUPAM KHER WINS THE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDIN​G CONTRIBUTI​ON BY AN INDIAN TO INTERNATIO​NAL CINEMA AT IIFA, MACAU

 

Anupam Kher is one of the most renowned actors of the Indian Film Industry and has featured in many international productions. Notable among them are Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice, Silver Linings Playbook and Midnight’s Children. At the current 14^th edition of IIFA in Macau, Anupam Kher was presented with an award for Outstanding Contribution by an Indian to International Cinema. The award was presented to him by the  Hollywood action star Jean-Claude Van Damme. This award from IIFA was the latest affirmation of Mr Kher’s contribution to International Cinema. 

On winning the award, Mr Kher reflected, “For a small-town boy who studied in a Hindi-medium school, it has been a long journey and this is a huge award. Indian cinema has been very kind to me and I’m thankful to the Indian Film Industry which allowed me to dream big.” 

Mr Kher, whose acting school ACTOR PREPARES is the finest in India, also conducted a well-attended acting workshop at IIFA. Director Anurag Basu of Barfi! fame and actress Dolly Ahluwalia of Vicky Donor were in attendance.