Synopsis
The Red Lorry Film Festival will celebrate Subhash Ghai's 45 years of cinematic legacy with a special segment, Legacy Rewind, honoring his influential film 'Karz'. The festival will also showcase classic works by other iconic filmmakers and stars, ensuring a rich tribute to Indian cinema.Key Takeaways
- Subhash Ghai celebrates 45 years of Karz.
- Festival features segments Legacy Rewind and Timeless Tales.
- Mansoor Khan presents films celebrating 37 and 33 years.
- Vijay Anand's classics will also be screened.
- Festival runs from March 21-23, 2025, in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Mumbai, Feb 11 (NationPress) The Red Lorry Film Festival is poised to honor the legendary filmmaker Subhash Ghai through its unique segment, Legacy Rewind.
This segment will recognize Ghai’s extraordinary influence on Indian cinema, highlighting his impactful body of work and his enduring legacy within the industry. The festival will present two engaging segments, Legacy Rewind and Timeless Tales, featuring the classic creations of visionaries like Subhash, Mansoor Khan, Vijay Anand, Michael Mann, and Paul Verhoeven, alongside the captivating performances of stars such as Smita Patil, Julia Roberts, and Brad Pitt. These retrospectives will pay tribute to their everlasting contributions to cinema.
The Legacy Rewind segment will celebrate Subhash Ghai, marking 45 years of his legendary film Karz (1980). This musical thriller, showcasing unforgettable performances by Rishi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, and Tina Munim, revolutionized the genre with its iconic soundtrack and compelling narrative.
In a statement, Ghai expressed, “As we commemorate forty-five remarkable years of Karz at the Red Lorry Film Festival, I am filled with nostalgia and pride. This film, with its unforgettable music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Rishi Kapoor’s legendary performance, holds a cherished place in Indian cinema. I am truly excited to share this cinematic milestone with audiences. Festivals like the Red Lorry Film Festival ensure that the magic of films like Karz continues to resonate across generations, and I eagerly look forward to connecting with fans and cinephiles alike at the festival.”
The Legacy Rewind section will also feature Mansoor Khan, who will showcase his beloved films, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) at the festival, as they celebrate 37 and 33 years, respectively.
Mansoor commented, “It is truly a privilege to revisit the journey that has defined my career and, in many ways, to bring it back to life through the screening of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar at the Red Lorry Film Festival. Being part of this tribute is a heartfelt celebration of my family's contribution to Indian cinema, and I am extremely humbled to witness it at the film festival.”
The Red Lorry Film Festival will also honor the visionary artistry of Vijay Anand with screenings of his cinematic gems, Johny Mera Naam (1970), Teesri Manzil (1966), and Jewel Thief (1967). These timeless classics, celebrated for their storytelling and style, pay homage to the filmmaker’s remarkable legacy in shaping Bollywood’s golden era.
After a successful debut in 2024, the Red Lorry Film Festival, India’s premier international film festival curated by BookMyShow, is gearing up for its second edition.
The festival is scheduled to occur from March 21st to 23rd, 2025, in Mumbai, under the banner Red Lorry Film Festival: Take 2, and for the first time, it will also be hosted in Hyderabad as an exciting new chapter, Red Lorry Film Festival: Parallel Verse.
-IANS
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