‘Sultan’ wins at Shanghai fest

Salman Khan’s has won the Best Action Movie award at the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).

A segment of the SIFF, the Jackie Chan Action Movie Week, focuses on a selection of the best in action, special effects and performances by action stars from China and the Asia Pacific.

Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India, Shanghai, accepted the award on behalf of the movie’s production banner, Yash Raj Films (YRF), read a statement issued yesterday.

The film’s director, Ali Abbas Zafar, said: “We are very happy with all the love and respect we got at SIFF. Receiving an award under the action category from Jackie Chan is just super special. As a child, he has been one of the most inspiring action stars for me and many Indians.

“Sultan is about desi, Indian wrestling, and its raw power. Amidst a selection of brilliant action films that present the most refined martial arts, the film’s win is rewarding, and reflects that a good story based on action has universal appeal.”

Avtar Panesar, vice-president of International Operations, YRF, said: “Sultan has broken new ground in presenting classic, home-grown Indian action on the big screen. The love from audiences in China is very gratifying, and the top prize at the Jackie Chan Action Movie Week is an achievement that we are proud of.” —IANS