American actor and film producer Michael Douglas expressed his joy in visiting India, stating that it is always a “pleasure” to be there and acknowledging India’s rich history of cinema. During an interview at the International Film Festival of India in Goa, Douglas said, “It is always a pleasure visiting India but this is my first time in the south. Cinema brings the world together and you have a big history of cinema in India.”
Douglas also highlighted the significance of the festival and its international representation, stating, “The festival is ending tomorrow. We are here at the end of the festival but I think it is so exciting. It is an international festival. You have over 78 countries represented here.”
Furthermore, Douglas commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to the film industry, particularly in terms of production and financing. He stated, “I also think this is more and more the sort of spirit, and the beauty of this festival are you had 78 foreign countries represented and it’s only a reflection of the strength of your Indian filming, which is renowned and known around the world. I think you’re in very good hands I think it’s beginning to.”
Douglas also praised Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, for his efforts in the field. He mentioned, “As I mentioned I do think that under minister Anurag Thakur as well as Prime minister Modi the last few years we’ve seen more money put into the production and financing of films, it’s been a very successful time.”
Highlighting the role of movies in bringing different cultures together, Douglas emphasized that movies share a universal language that transcends barriers. He said, “I mean with all the different languages we speak movies share the same language, audiences from wherever you are in the world can understand what’s going on, movies bring us closer together and I think that’s a very important aspect of it.”
Douglas also acknowledged the international recognition of the Indian film industry and praised the music of RRR, stating that its song “Naatu Naatu” winning an Oscar this year was “spectacular.” He also mentioned that such achievements give confidence to filmmakers to produce good films.
Expressing gratitude to the International Film Festival of India, Douglas thanked them for the honor of receiving the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award.
Michael Douglas, a veteran actor, has an impressive list of accolades, including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. His successful career includes notable roles in films such as Falling Down, The American President, The Ghost and the Darkness, The Game, A Perfect Murder, and many more.
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