The awards will be presented to the ace directors at the festival’s opening ceremony today. The filmmakers are also expected to deliver masterclasses during the film gala.
With a career spanning four decades, Mani Ratnam is one of the most celebrated, well-known, and respected directors from South Asia. Over the decades, his cinema has explored different themes, from the classic love story to political drama to human drama.
Internationally renowned directors Mani Ratnam and Luca Guadagnino will be honoured with the Excellence in Cinema Award in Mumbai on Friday, October 27.