Indian film returns to Cannes spotlight after 30 years
After three decades, an Indian film, 'All We Imagine As Light' by Payal Kapadia, shines at Cannes, marking a triumphant return for Indian cinema to the prestigious festival.
Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan is headed to the 71st Cannes Film Festival later this month. The Raees actress, who was named the first Pakistani brand ambassador for L’Oreal last year, took to Instagram to share the news.
Mahira dug out an old picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival to confirm the news. Her Instagram post read, “Let’s do this! 🏼 #Cannes2018 🏼Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival, where he presented the documentary “Pumping Iron.”
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The 33-year-old actor also took to Twitter and wrote: “My name is Cannes and I’m not a…”
My name is #Cannes and I’m not a 😉 ❣ https://t.co/LQSWMClcR6
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) May 4, 2018
Other celebrities attending the Cannes this year to represent L’Oreal Paris are Julianne Moore, Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria as well as Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai and Sonam Kapoor. Indian actress Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for her debut at Cannes this year.
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The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to be held from May 8 to May 19.
-With IANS inputs
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