Kangana to debut at Cannes red carpet

Actress Kangana Ranaut will be making her debut at the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year. “It is overwhelming to witness the recognition and appreciation for Indian cinema at international platforms like Cannes,” Kangana said. The 71st Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 8-19.

This year, acclaimed Indian actress-filmmaker Nandita Das’ directorial Manto, a biographical on controversial Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto, has made its way to the Un Certain Regard segment of the festival. Nakkash, featuring Inaamulhaq, will also be part of the film gala. Tillotama Shome-starrer Sir will be screened at sidebar Cannes Critics’ Week. — IANS