Rishi Kapoor Felicitated At First BRICS Film Festival

    Rishi Kapoor Felicitated At First BRICS Film Festival

    After the recommendations of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was resoluted that a film festival will be organised to showcase the best movie talent from the BRICS countries. Consequently, the first BRICS film festival commenced on September 2 in Siri Fort multiplex in Delhi. Reportedly, veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor was honoured in the opening ceremony of this new fiesta.

    Rishi Kapoor was felicitated by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathod and V. K. Singh for his family’s supreme contribution to the film industry. Rishi, son of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor, said on stage, “I may be politically little incorrect, but I am an actor not a politician. I want to thank BRICS for giving me this opportunity to be here. In all humility, I would like to introduce myself as a member of a film family.”

    The opening ceremony was held on September 2. It observed performances by Beleza Pura from Brazil, Theatre Leningrad Centre Dreams of Russia, MBZ Music Production from South Africa. In fact, a culture showcase on Indian behalf by renowned classical dancer Sonal Mansingh.

    Desimartini congratulates ‘The Kapoor Family’.

    Rishi Kapoor Felicitated At First BRICS Film Festival