Russian Government honoured Rishi Kapoor at Year of India in Russia

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Posted in: Entertainment on Friday, 20 November 2009 00:00

Bollywood Veteran Rishi Kapoor was honoured with a Citation & a Diploma for his exemplary contribution and achievement in Indian Cinema, by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation (ROSIZO) along with Routes 2 Roots, a Delhi based NGO and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, which are co-hosting a Panorama of “Journey of Indian Cinema”, to be showcase in Moscow during the celebration of Year of India in Russia. 

Speaking on the occasion, Rishi Kapoor said, “I am, delighted that Routes 2 Roots nominated me for a citation and certificate for my achievement in Indian film industry with the Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation. I was looking forward to my Russian visit after a long gap, as I have fond memories of shooting for various films and my affection for the Russian people.”

On this occasion, a special Audio Visual has also being produced by Routes 2 Roots, which was showcased during the exhibition. Routes 2 Roots also arranged to screen his latest movie “Chintu Ji”, produced by Bobby Bedi dubbed in Russian in Moscow and Vladikavkaz.

“Rishi Kapoor was selected by us after careful study of the contributions he has made to the Indian Cinema. This superstar is called a living legend because of the immense work he has done during his lifetime. This is an award for the achievements of Mr. Rishi Kapoor in the Indian Cinema,” said Rakesh Gupta of Routes 2 Roots on his nomination.