Kareena gets her own week-long film festival at PVR Inox!
PVR Inox, India's leading cinema chain, is set to host a film festival dedicated to Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan's illustrious 25-year career. The week-long event, scheduled from September 20 to 27, will be held across 30 theaters in 15 cities nationwide. The festival is timed to coincide with the release of Kapoor Khan's latest movie, The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta.
Festival to feature a selection of Kapoor Khan's films
The retrospective will showcase a variety of Kapoor Khan's films, including notable works such as Santosh Sivan's Asoka, Sudhir Mishra's Chameli, Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met, Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Vishal Bhardwaj's Omkara. The festival aims to celebrate the actor's remarkable contributions to Indian cinema over the past two and a half decades.
'Feels fantastic to be part of an industry I love'
Kapoor Khan expressed her excitement about the festival, saying, "The last two decades have been exhilarating and seem like yesterday. It feels fantastic to be a part of an industry that I love dearly and an industry that has given so much to me." She added that she is thrilled at the prospect of people from all generations experiencing these films through the festival.
PVR Inox official lauds Kapoor Khan's contributions to cinema
Niharika Bijli of PVR Inox praised Kapoor Khan's contributions to the film industry, saying, "This initiative reflects our commitment to preserving the rich legacy of Indian films and offering a unique cinematic experience." She further added, "Kareena Kapoor Khan is a rare artist who has consistently challenged conventions and delivered powerful performances over the last 25 years. Her work has not only entertained but also inspired generations of actors and cinephiles."