Mumbai, August 28: Yesteryears actor Shashi Kapoor, who enthralled cinegoers with his performances in blockbusters like Deewar and Namak Halal, will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the 11th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) to be held here October 29-November 5.
Shashi Kapoor, who started his career as a child artist with his brother’s film Awara, went on to feature in movies like Kala Patthar, Kabhi Kabhie, Shaan and Trishul.
He also produced crtiically acclaimed movies like Junoon, Kalyug, 36 Chowringhee Lane, Vijeta,and Utsav.
Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos will also be bestowed the international lifetime achievement award at the film festival, which is an initiative by Reliance Big Entertainment and being organised by Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI). “Our audience will be treated to the works of Shashi Kapoor,” renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal said.
–Agencies