New Delhi, Jan 22: After breaking box office records in India,
Yashraj films' 'Sultan', an inspiring, underdog tale about a rural Indian
wrestler’s struggle to prove himself in a modern sports and the entertainment
arena, has gone on to win major awards a the Tehran International Sports Film
Festival, officials at Yashraj films said on Monday.
Ali Abbas Zafar, the director of 'Sultan', has
won the trophy and honorary diploma for the Best Director of Long Narrative,
Anushka Sharma has won best actress trophy and honorary diploma in the Long
Narrative category while Salman has won the Best Actor trophy and diploma in
the Long Narrative section. Speaking about the awards for 'Sultan' at the international film festival, Zafar said, 'Sultan has cut across borders cultures and languages with its powerful story, performances and honest belief in the life changing impact of a sport. The team and I are very thankful to the organizers at Tehran International Sports Film Festival for their appreciation and love."
Sultan has already made impact with standing ovations and high praise won at the Busan International Film Festival and at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Officials at Yashraj films said that the film’s success at Teheran reiterates it’s universal appeal and the power of cinema in entertaining and engaging with people worldwide. UNI
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