NEW DELHI, Sept 17: Multiplex chain PVRINOX Pictures has curated a film festival to celebrate the 25 years of Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan in cinema.
Titled “PVRINOX celebrates 25 Years of Kareena Kapoor Khan Festival” is a week-long film festival that will run over 30 cinemas halls in 15 cities from September 20 to September 27.
Kareena, who made her debut in 2000 with JP Dutta’s cross-border love story “Refugee”, shared the announcement on her official Instagram page on Monday night.
“The blood in my veins, the magic on screen… my job I love… the fire within… here’s to the next 25. Thank you to @pvrcinemas_official & @inoxmovies for curating this beautiful festival… so humbled,” she wrote.
The release of her latest film “The Buckingham Murders”, directed by Hansal Mehta, serves as a prelude to the gala.
The line-up includes “Asoka” (2001) by Santosh Sivan, “Chameli” (2003) by Sudhir Mishra, “Jab We Met” (2007) by Imtiaz Ali, “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) by Karan Johar, and “Omkara” (2006) by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Kareena will officially announce the festival on Wednesday at PVR INOX Lido Cinema, Mumbai.
During the event, she will also discuss the curated films and share insights into her 25-year career.
Kareena said 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. I would like to express my gratitude towards all my directors, producers, and colleagues who’ve been part of my journey.
“I am honoured and look forward to the film festival curated by PVR INOX. It is exciting to think that through the film festival people of all generations will get to experience these amazing films, and I can relive the memories tied to these wonderful films. I’m eagerly looking forward to the audience’s reaction to the film festival,” the actor said in a statement.
The festival will be hosted across Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Pune, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Indore, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, and Trivandrum.
Niharika Bijli, PVR INOX Ltd, said the upcoming gala reflects the company’s commitment to preserving the rich legacy of Indian films and offering a unique cinematic experience.
“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. We are delighted to host this festival in her honor and to bring her most memorable roles back to the big screen for fans to enjoy,” Bijli added.
Kareena, granddaughter of veteran filmmaker Raj Kapoor, also has films such as “Talaash: The Answer Lies Within”, “Udta Punjab”, “3 Idiots”, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, “Golmaal 3”, “Veere Di Wedding” and “Crew” to her credit.
She will next be seen in “Singham Again”, slated to be released on Diwali. (PTI)
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