Russia calling

National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and veteran actress Hema Malini will be felicitated at the 4th Indian Film Festival of Russia, for their contribution to Indian cinema.

Bhandarkar’s latest film Indu Sarkar will also be screened at the festival following the opening ceremony. They will be honoured by Pankaj Saran, India’s Ambassador to Russia, and Russian Deputy Culture Minister Sergei Obrivalin. Bhandarkar said in a statement: “I am humbled that Indu Sarkar is getting associated with such prestigious platforms.” —IANS