Wow! Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’ wins top honour at the Shanghai International Film Festival

Salman Khan’s fans have a yet another reason to rejoice. Recently, it was reported that his film ‘Sultan’ has been shortlisted to compete at the prestigious Shanghai International Film Festival. And today, it has been announced that the film has won the Best Action Movie Award at the film festival. Adding more beauty to this coveted honour is that ‘Sultan’ is the first Indian film to win this award in China.

Elated with this victory, filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has said, “We are very happy with all the love and respect we got at SIFF. Receiving an award under the action category from Jackie Chan is just super special. As a child he has been one of the most inspiring action stars for me and many Indians.” [sic]

“‘Sultan’ is about desi, Indian wrestling and it’s raw power. Amidst a selection of brilliant action films that present the most refined martial arts, the film’s win is rewarding, and reflects that a good story based in action has universal appeal,” added the director. [sic]

With Anushka Sharma as the female lead opposite Salman, ‘Sultan’ is all set for a release in China later this year as well.

Currently, filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar is busy with the shooting of his next directorial project ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ which yet again sees him teaming up with superstar Salman Khan.

‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ stars Katrina Kaif opposite Salman and is slated to hit the screens during Christmas 2017.

Amod Pandit

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