Aamir Khan to Receive Screen Icon Award at Singapore International Film Festival
Indian actor Aamir Khan will receive SGIFF’s Screen Icon Award at the festival’s 37th edition.
In Brief
- •Indian actor Aamir Khan will receive SGIFF’s Screen Icon Award at the festival’s 37th edition.
- •The award ceremony will feature a 25th‑anniversary special screening of “Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India” with director Ashutosh Gowariker.
- •Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore‑eda will be honored with SGIFF’s Cinema Honorary Award for “Look Back”.
- •The festival opens with South Korean thriller “The Assassin(s)” directed by Hur Jin‑ho.
- •SGIFF’s program includes more than 25 Singapore productions and co‑productions that have earned international festival recognition.
Why It Matters
The Screen Icon Award underscores SGIFF’s role as a leading platform for celebrating influential figures in Asian cinema, drawing global attention to the festival’s growing prestige. By honoring both Aamir Khan and Hirokazu Kore‑eda, SGIFF highlights the cross‑regional impact of Asian filmmakers and reinforces Singapore’s position as a cultural hub for film production and distribution.
Key Details
- Award
- Screen Icon Award – Aamir Khan
- Award
- Cinema Honorary Award – Hirokazu Kore‑eda
- Festival Edition
- 37th SGIFF
- Opening Film
- The Assassin(s) – Hur Jin‑ho
- Special Screening
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (25th anniversary)
- Grant Call
- SEA‑Doc & SEA‑Shorts open Nov 5 – Dec 5
Context & Background
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is one of Asia’s premier film events, showcasing regional and international cinema and fostering industry collaboration through its Film Fund and grant programs.
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