Jodhaa Akbar and Hrithik Roshan win top honours in Russia

Jodhaa Akbar and Hrithik Roshan win top honours in Russia
Friday, October 24, 2008 11:42 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum Opus Jodhaa Akbar has won the Grand Prix Award at the International Film Festival of Muslim Cinema Golden Minbar, in Kazan, Russia and its lead star Hrithik Roshan has won the award for Best Actor at the same festival.

Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar has not only captured the hearts of audiences in India but has also won accolades internationally.

Yesterday, Jodhaa Akbar won the prestigious Grand Pix award at Golden Minbar, the Film Festival for Muslim Cinema which is held at Kazan, Russia. The lead actor, Hrithik Roshan, was awarded the Best Actor award for his magnificent performance as Emperor Akbar.

Jodhaa Akbar shared the Best Film honours with an Iranian film, "M for Mother". The films were selected by the Jury in the Official Selection consisting of 35 films in Competition (10 Full-length feature film, 12 Short- length feature films and 13 Documentary films).

"This is wonderful! I am overwhelmed with this news. It is an honour not only for me and my co-producer Ronnie Screwvala, but for the entire team of Jodhaa Akbar.

And I would like to thank the Jury for it. I am especially happy and proud that Hrithik won the Best Actor. His portrayal of Akbar is a magnificent one, full of nuances and detailing which is very rarely seen on screen.

I would also like to thank the Organizers for including Jodhaa Akbar in The International Film Festival of Muslim Cinema Golden Minbar", said a very honored and grateful Ashutosh Gowariker.
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