Hollywood star Russell Crowe is happy to come to India if there's something interesting that comes his way, says veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi, who was part of a jury with him for the 7th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.
The actress was a member of the Grand Jury for Best Asian Film at the gala here. It was chaired by actor Crowe.
"Russel Crowe says he goes where work takes him and is happy to come to India if there is something for him to do," Shabana tweeted.
Russel Crowe says he goes where work takes him n is happy to come to India if there is something for him to do.R u listening @anupamachopra pic.twitter.com/C28Hi1BtiG
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) December 6, 2017
DANGAL wins Best Asian Film at AACTA. Congratulations Team Dangal. With Russel Crowe Chairman of the jury. It was a unanimous decision 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/xXfixEgT0R
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) December 6, 2017
She also tagged Anupama Chopra, the festival director of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, perhaps in a bid to draw her attention to the possibility of inviting Crowe.
Actress Sakshi Tanwar was present to collect the award. She gave the Australian actor a hug and they also posed for a picture.
#ItJustHappened A special moment for Indian cinema when #Dangal won the prestigious AACTA award. And yes Russell Crowe was also lucky enough to get a hug from our very own Sakshi Tanwar.!! 😊💯❤️#IndiaProud pic.twitter.com/jjdY3lDJ6B
— Mushtaq Shiekh (@shiekhspear) December 6, 2017
As part of the MAMI (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) Year Round Programme, they have had international film talent like Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and David Michod share wisdom with Indian movie buffs.
At AACTA, superstar Aamir Khan starrer "Dangal" won the Best Asian Film Award. Veteran actor Anupam Kher attended the red carpet of the AACTA.