The star-studded Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia recently witnessed an enchanting crossover of Hollywood and Bollywood.
Andrew Garfield with Shraddha Kapoor was one of the best crossovers we have witnessed in 2024!
Among the luminaries gracing the event were Andrew Garfield and Shraddha Kapoor, who crossed paths at the premiere of Garfieldโs much-anticipated film We Live in Time on December 9, 2024.
Andrew Garfield With Shraddha Kapoor:
In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Andrew Garfield expressed his admiration for the Stree 2 star, calling Shraddha Kapoor โvery kind and gentle.โ
Reflecting on their brief meeting at the red carpet, Garfield shared, โShe seems very, very lovely and kind. It was a pleasure to meet her.โ
But that wasnโt all. Garfield also opened up about his deep connection with Indian cinema, particularly through RRR.
Sharing details of his camaraderie with acclaimed filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, he said, โI was on the jury with Zoya at the Marrakech International Film Festival.
Sheโs someone I truly admire, and though I havenโt seen her films yet, Iโm very excited to explore her work.โ
Their shared admiration for RRR sparked lively conversations.
Talking about the global phenomenon that RRR has become, Garfield added, โWhen films like RRR break through to the West, itโs like a tiger bursting through the cinema screen. Itโs an awakeningโintroducing audiences to an entirely new culture of storytelling.โ
Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR captivated global audiences with its gripping narrative and powerhouse performances, even earning an Academy Award for Best Original Song, Naatu Naatu.
Andrew Garfieldโs We Live in Time, a romantic drama starring Florence Pugh, also garnered attention at the festival.
While bridging cultures through cinema, this event highlighted how stories transcend borders, uniting talents from across the globe.
With Shraddha Kapoor and Zoya Akhtar earning Garfieldโs praise, Bollywoodโs global influence continues to grow.
News Source: Pinkvilla
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