Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones Laud Indian Cinema at IFFI 2023
Veteran Actors Discuss Impact of Digital Revolution and Streaming Services on Indian Films
During Monday's 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, veteran actor Michael Douglas and his spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones discussed how the digital revolution and streaming services had expanded the audience for Indian films.
The Hollywood stars' images and videos were shared on Instagram by the official IFFI account. The 79-year-old actor, who will receive the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award during the event, looked dapper in a black pant suit and a printed dark blue jacket. With her beautiful stilettos and a light blue one-shoulder gown, Catherine looked stunning. Dylan Douglas, their son, was also present at the function.
Being here is extraordinary. Although we had traveled to India around three times previously, we have never gone to Goa." stated Douglas. "I remember taking a film class at the University of Santa Barbara in the 1960s, and one of the directors we spoke with was Satyajit Ray," he continued.
The actor from Fatal Attraction remarked, "Bollywood is a fantastic industry." Indian movies are currently being shown abroad in more nations. Additionally, the transition from celluloid to digital over the past ten to fifteen years has made it possible to convert the classic Indian films to digital format, which has proven to be a fantastic choice. Additionally, it will spread throughout the rest of the world more thanks to streaming services.
Catherine also talked about how much she loved Indian film. "I have the utmost love for this nation and its people. I love Indian movies a lot.
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Catherine, who identified herself as a Bollywood enthusiast, added that she enjoys dancing and singing. She also mentioned how much she loved the movie The Lunchbox, which starred Irrfan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Nimrat Kaur, and mentioned that she had seen it twice while traveling.
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