Indian filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar was recently honoured by the National Council of Asian Indian Association at Washington D.C. in USA.

"I am very glad at this felicitation and felt absolutely great to meet our community in USA. It is absolutely great feeling and what is more important that the love & regards for my work that people had showed me there was no less than the praise from people I get here, " said Madhur.

"Everyone wanted to know lots and lots about our Indian Cinema and I proudly shared my experience with them. I am proud to be endorsing the Indian Cinema, " the filmmaker added.

Later, Madhur addressed a gathering of about 1000 people, with regards to Indian culture and contribution of Film Industry to the same.

He shared his thoughts on the contemporary Indian cinema and how it has enriched the Indian Culture.