Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will receive an honorary award in recognition of his contribution to the film industry, at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Red Sea International Film Festival on December 1.
Unfolding against the backdrop of the Red Sea port of Jeddah, the festival will run from December 1 to 10 and present 131 feature films and shorts from 61 countries in 41 languages this year.
Khan is regarded as Bollywood’s most successful film star. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has starred in more than 100 TV and film production, including award-winning hits such as "Happy New Year" and "Chennai Express".
“After 30 years in the industry, Shah Rukh Khan remains one of the most successful superstars of Indian cinema and is beloved by audiences around the world. We look forward to welcoming him to Jeddah this December,” Red Sea CEO Mohammed Al Turki said in a statment on Sunday.
The iconic star said he was looking forward to returning to Saudi Arabia, where Bollywood films have a strong following and he has a big fanbase.
“It’s wonderful to be here among my fans from Saudi and the region who have always been huge supporters of my films,” he said.
"I’m looking forward to celebrating the region’s talent and being a part of this exciting film community."
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