SRK flies to Switzerland to receive a prestigious award

Shah Rukh Khan flies to Switzerland. Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood superstar, is jetting off to Switzerland to receive a prestigious career achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. The actor, known for his charismatic charm and global appeal, will be honored with the coveted Pardo alla Carriera, recognizing his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema.

Videos and photos of Shah Rukh at Mumbai airport, where he was seen rushing through security and avoiding photographers while accompanied by his manager Pooja Dadlani, have been circulating online.

He is set to receive the award on Saturday, August 10, at the Piazza Grande, the festival's main square. Adding to the celebration, his iconic film "Devdas," directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, will be screened during the festival. Shah Rukh will also engage in a public conversation at the Forum at Spazio Cinema on Sunday, August 11.

The 77th Locarno Film Festival, which commenced on August 7th and will conclude on August 17th, is thrilled to honor Shah Rukh. Giona A. Nazzaro, Artistic Director of the festival, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "To welcome a living legend like Shah Rukh Khan to Locarno is a dream come true! The wealth and breadth of his contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. Khan is a king who has never lost touch with the audience that crowned him. This brave and daring artist has always been willing to challenge himself while remaining true to what his fans all over the world eagerly expect from his films. A true ‘people’s hero’, sophisticated and down to earth, Shah Rukh Khan is a legend of our times."

On the work front, Shah Rukh is currently busy with his upcoming project, "King," directed by Sujoy Ghosh, which also stars Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. This award at the Locarno Film Festival is a testament to Shah Rukh's enduring legacy and his global impact on the film industry. Fans eagerly await his arrival at the festival and the celebrations that are sure to follow.