Shah Rukh Khan to receive lifetime achievement award at 2024 Locarno Film Festival

Indian cinema icon Shah Rukh Khan is set to be honoured with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera (Career Leopard) award at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. This accolade celebrates his remarkable contributions to the film industry. The ceremony will take place on August 10 at the festival's renowned Piazza Grande.

Additionally, Khan will engage in a public Q&A session at the Forum @Spazio Cinema on August 11.

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Affectionately known as "King Khan" by his fans, Khan has captivated audiences worldwide with memorable performances in films like "Pathaan," "Don 2," and "Om Shanti Om."

Locarno Film Festival's artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, reportedly expressed his excitement about Khan's participation in the festival's 77th edition, calling it "a dream come true." Nazzaro praised Khan's extensive and impactful career, highlighting his ability to stay connected with his audience while constantly challenging himself. "Khan is a king who has never lost touch with the audience that crowned him," Nazzaro stated. "A true ‘people’s hero,’ sophisticated and down to earth, Shah Rukh Khan is a legend of our times."

This recognition follows Khan's stellar 2023, during which he released three blockbuster films: "Pathaan," "Jawan," and "Dunki." "Jawan," directed by Atlee and produced by Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, achieved unprecedented success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever, with earnings nearing $140 million.

The 77th Locarno Film Festival will run from August 7 to 17.