Anil
Kapoor
added
a
touch
of
his
inimitable
aura
to
the
inaugural
ceremony
of
the
first
edition
of
the
French
Film
Festival
in
Kolkata,
captivating
audiences
with
his
presence.
The
event
was
a
celebration
of
cinematic
excellence
and
cultural
exchange,
marking
a
significant
milestone
in
the
city's
cultural
calendar.
The
ceremony,
hosted
by
Alliance
Française
du
Bengale
Kolkata
in
collaboration
with
Nandan,
was
a
testament
to
the
enduring
bond
between
Indian
and
French
cinema.
One
of
the
highlights
of
the
evening
was
the
thoughtful
gesture
by
the
French
Counsel
General,
who
presented
Anil
Kapoor
with
a
special
behind-the-scenes
photo
from
his
acclaimed
film
Kahan
Kahan
Se
Guzar
Gaya.
Captured
by
the
legendary
photographer
Nemai
Ghosh,
the
photograph
offered
a
glimpse
into
the
creative
process
behind
the
movie,
serving
as
a
poignant
reminder
of
the
artistry
and
dedication
that
define
cinema.
In
his
address
to
the
audience,
Anil
Kapoor
expressed
his
gratitude
for
being
a
part
of
the
festival
and
emphasised
the
importance
of
promoting
cross-cultural
understanding
through
cinema.
He
lauded
the
efforts
of
the
organisers
in
bringing
together
filmmakers
and
cinephiles
from
different
parts
of
the
world,
fostering
a
sense
of
unity
amidst
diversity.
As
the
curtains
rose
on
the
first
edition
of
the
French
Film
Festival
in
Kolkata,
it
marked
the
beginning
of
a
new
chapter
in
the
city's
cultural
landscape.
With
Anil
Kapoor's
star
power
and
the
collective
enthusiasm
of
the
attendees,
the
festival
promised
to
be
a
resounding
success,
paving
the
way
for
future
collaborations
and
cultural
exchanges
between
India
and
France.