Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Mar 17: Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore will be honoured at the upcoming International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
The festival is scheduled to take place from March 25 to 31 in the national capital, with the main venue set at Bharat Mandapam located in Pragati Maidan.
Alongside screenings at the primary venue, the event will feature film screenings across multiplexes and open-air public spaces across the city, allowing a wider audience to experience acclaimed films from around the world.
Expressing her happiness about the honour, Tagore said film festivals provide an important platform where global cinema can interact and connect with audiences.
She said she was delighted to be part of the festival and deeply honoured by the recognition, adding that she looks forward to celebrating the diversity of stories and voices that make cinema unique.
Tagore began her acting career at the age of 14 with Satyajit Ray’s acclaimed Bengali film The World of Apu (1959). She later collaborated with the legendary filmmaker on several other notable projects, including Devi (1960), Nayak (1966), Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), and Seemabaddha (1971).
She entered Hindi cinema with the romantic film Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), directed by Shakti Samanta, which helped establish her as one of the leading actresses of her time.
Over the years, Tagore delivered memorable performances in several iconic Hindi films, including Waqt (1965), Anupama (1966), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aradhana (1969), Amar Prem (1972), Daag (1973), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mausam (1975), Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975), and Namkeen (1982).
Apart from her Hindi film career, she also made a significant mark in Bengali cinema with films such as Barnali (1963), Shes Anko (1963), Nirjan Saikate (1965), Amanush (1975), Anand Ashram (1977), and Kalankini Kankabati (1981).
With a career spanning decades across Hindi and Bengali cinema, Tagore continues to be celebrated as one of the most influential and respected figures in Indian film history.