Michael Douglas honoured with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award in India
Delhi: Renowned Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas received the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award during the concluding ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India. The recognition served as a fitting tribute to the veteran artist for his significant contributions to the world of cinema. The event marked the culmination of the film festival, celebrating Douglas’s outstanding career in the film industry.
A legacy spanning more than 50 years in film and television, Michael Douglas has amassed an impressive array of accolades, including 2 Oscars, 5 Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and numerous other honors. His profound impact on cinema resonates through iconic roles, from his Academy Award-winning portrayal as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street to gripping performances in films like Fatal Attraction, The American President, Basic Instinct, Traffic, and Romancing the Stone, among many others.
Douglas said that Cinema has the power to unite and transform the people with cross cultural artistic expressions. Highlighting that Global language of Cinema is global than ever, the two time Oscar winning actor said that the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is a reminder of magic of movie making and cross cultural artistic expressions, transcending time, language and geographies.
The Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award, an esteemed honor in the realm of cinema, was granted to Michael Douglas at the 54th International Film Festival of India. This accolade, previously given to luminaries like Martin Scorsese and Wong Kar-wai, celebrates individuals whose remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on the film industry. Michael Douglas, recognized for his outstanding talent and dedication spanning over five decades, joins the prestigious list of awardees, solidifying his status as a captivating force in global cinema.
