Ashutosh Gowariker to Receive 'Medal of St. Tropez' at NIRVANA 2024, Strengthening Indo-French Cultural Bonds

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is set to be honored with the prestigious 'Medal of St. Tropez' at the forthcoming second edition of the NIRVANA Indian Culture & Cinema festival. Scheduled from May 31 to June 2, 2024, in the picturesque town of Saint Tropez, the festival aims to bring together luminaries from the Indian film industry for a cultural extravaganza featuring screenings, roundtable discussions, book launches, a food festival, yoga sessions, and more.

Gowariker, known for his impactful contributions to Bollywood, will be recognized for his outstanding contribution to world cinema. The festival will showcase his acclaimed film "Swades," starring Shah Rukh Khan. The 'Medal of St. Tropez' is a testament to Gowariker's significant role in shaping the global cinematic landscape, particularly with his Academy Award-nominated film "Lagaan" (2001) and other grand productions like "Jodhaa Akbar" (2008), "Mohenjo Daro" (2016), and "Panipat" (2019).

Expressing his gratitude, Gowariker said, "I want to thank Ms. Sylvie Siri, Mayor of Saint-Tropez, for this honor, and I look forward to contributing towards strengthening the bond between the cultural and cinema industries of France and India. Screening 'Swades' at NIRVANA will be an absolute pleasure, and I am eager to interact with cinema enthusiasts in the beautiful city of Saint-Tropez."