Actor Ranveer Singh obtained profession honour for his contribution to cinema on the third version of the Pink Sea Worldwide Movie Pageant and thanked “grasp of transformation”, Hollywood actor Johnny Depp, in his acceptance speech.
The Indian actor was one of many three recipients of this yr’s Honorary Yusr Awards on the Jeddah-based movie gala, which opened on Thursday. Hollywood actor Diane Kruger and Saudi actor-writer Abdullah Al-Sadhan had been the opposite two personalities to be honoured with the award.
Hollywood star Sharon Stone offered Singh with the honour. In his speech, Singh expressed his admiration for Depp, who was additionally current on the opening ceremony.
“I am going off-script for a second right here. Wow, considered one of my display idols is in the home. Girls and gents, Mr Johnny Depp. My good sir, I’ve adopted your work since ‘Edward Scissorhands‘ and ‘What’s Consuming Gilbert Grape‘.
“What an honour to be receiving this award in your presence. Thanks for all the pieces you will have unknowingly taught me in regards to the craft, sir. Grasp of Transformation, versatility, is one thing that I’m impressed by you,” the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani star stated.
The official X deal with of the movie extravaganza shared Singh and Depp’s image.
“Stay from the opening ceremony of the third version of the Pink Sea Worldwide Movie Pageant; honoree Ranveer Singh poses alongside Hollywood star Johnny Depp. #RedSeaIFF23 #YourStoryYourFestival,” the publish learn.
Different Indian cinema personalities who will attend the competition embody filmmaker Karan Johar and actors Katrina Kaif, Frieda Pinto.
In response to the competition’s web site, Yusr Awards recognise each rising and established voices throughout the codecs of fiction, documentary, and animation.
The Pink Sea Worldwide Movie Pageant will conclude on December 9.
