YRF's Sultan- an inspiring, underdog tale that
became a blockbuster in record time- continues to garner audiences worldwide.
With a heartfelt, son of the soil story about a rural Indian wrestler’s
struggle to prove himself in a modern sports and entertainment arena, Sultan
has gone on to win major awards a the Tehran International Sports Film
Festival.
Ali Abbas Zafar, the director of Sultan has won
the trophy and honorary diploma for the Best Director of Long Narrative.
Anushka Sharma has won best actress trophy and honorary diploma in the Long
Narrative category. And the film’s hero, the winsome Sultan has won the Best
Actor trophy and diploma in the Long Narrative section.
Director Ali Abbas Zafar says, "Sultan has
cut across borders cultures and languages with its powerful story, performances
and honest belief in the life changing impact of a sport. The team and I are
very thankful to the organizers at Tehran International Sports Film Festival
for their appreciation and love."
Sultan has already made impact with standing
ovations and high praise won at the Busan International Film Festival and at
the Shanghai International Film Festival. The film’s success at Tehran
reiterates it’s universal appeal and the power of cinema in entertaining and
engaging with people worldwide.
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