New Delhi:
India is the official ‘country of honour’ at the Marche’ Du Films also called Cannes Film Market, which is held on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, which begins May 17. On Tuesday, a press release issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting enlisted the names of some celebrities from the Bollywood as well as the Television industry who will be seen making their way this year. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur is expected to lead the delegation from India to Cannes.
While some actors have previously graced the Cannes Red Carpet, there are also a few who are set to make their debut. Helly Shah, who is known for her work in shows like– Swaragini, Ishq Main Marjawan 2, Devanshi, Ishq Mera Sufiyana and others, is also scheduled to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Helly joins Hina Khan among the television celebrities who will be gracing the event this year.
On the film front, Helly was recently seen in Kaya Palat. The poster of Helly’s film will be unveiled during the Cannes Film Festival. In the same, she will be seen alongside the writer, producer and actor of the film Rahat Kazmi and actor Tariq Khan.
Talking about Hina Khan, she will also be seen making her Cannes walk this year. But before that, the ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ actress will be heading to London to attend the UK Asian Film Festival for her film ‘Lines.’ Taking to Instagram and sharing the good news with her fans and followers, Hina wrote, “Persistence, Passion and power is a virtue that acts as a guiding light. Young small town girl with dreams that touch the sky, I for sure have been called a daydreamer or sometimes farsighted. But dreams are all I’ve got and I shall use it to fuel my journey as far and long as I humanly can. Thank you @ukasianfilmfestival for acknowledging this humble journey of a girl who truly believes women must try twice as hard anywhere in the world and never leave the opportunity to lift other women up.”
Apart from Helly, Pooja Hegde will also be seen making her debut at the annual festival this year. The ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ actor will be flying to France on May 16.
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