"I am deeply honoured to be recognised."
Aamir Khan has been among the most popular Bollywood actors in the past three decades.
In the calendar of many film connoisseurs, the Red Sea Film Festival is an important event.
Aamir is due to be honoured at the 2024 ceremony in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
He will be joined by the iconic Hollywood actress Emily Blunt, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Oppenheimer (2023).
She played Kitty Oppenheimer in the film and was nominated for ‘Best Supporting Actress’.
Aamir Khan and Emily Blunt will hold a conversation in one of the segments, where they will discuss their careers and their craft of acting.
Delving into attending the festival, Aamir said: “Cinema has been my lifelong passion.
“To be amidst such an inspiring group of artists from across the world is truly humbling.
“I am deeply honoured to be recognised by the Red Sea International Film Festival as it celebrates the impact and magic of cinema.
“I look forward to sharing my experiences, learning from others, and collectively celebrating the art of storytelling that unites us all.”
Emily Blunt added: “I’m incredibly excited to be coming to the Red Sea Film Festival and grateful to be one of this year’s honourees.
“I love all that this festival is doing for innovative and emerging talent in the film industry.
“In particular, I’m enthused by how they are empowering women in cinema and amplifying their voices.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan will also attend the festival. She and Aamir have worked together in several films.
These include 3 Idiots (2009), Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012), and Laal Singh Chaddha (2022).
Aamir will attend on December 5, 2024, while Kareena will be present on December 6.
Ranbir Kapoor is also due to attend during the festival.
The 2024 Red Sea Film Festival is expected to run from December 5 to December 14.
Meanwhile, Aamir was recently rumoured to be playing Bollywood singing legend Kishore Kumar in the latter’s tentative biopic.
It was alleged that the film will be directed by Anurag Basu.
A source said: “Aamir Khan is also a big admirer of Kishore Kumar and loved the vision that Basu has to bring the life of legend to the spectacle.
“The filmmaker has treated it very differently, and that’s what has fascinated Aamir the most.”
Aamir is currently busy promoting his production Laapataa Ladies (2024) in America, which is India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards.
On the work front, he was last seen in a cameo role in Salaam Venky (2022).
Aamir Khan will next star in Sitaare Zameen Par.
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