Alia honoured by Golden Globes at Red Sea Film Festival

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt and Tunisian actress Hend Sabry were honoured by Golden Globes at a glitzy gala dinner during the fifth edition of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival.

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Alia has earned critical acclaim and box-office success for standout performances in films such as “Highway,” “Raazi,” “Udta Punjab,” “Dear Zindagi” and “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” reports variety.com.She said, “The Golden Globes are an iconic part of the global awards universe and I am delighted to be part of it and look forward to continuing my career in telling more stories of powerful and deserving women.” Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes, described Sarby as “a truly iconic performer and humanitarian whose body of work reflects the depth, power, and global impact of Arab cinema,” reports variety.com.

The award for Alia, she said, celebrated “her exceptional contributions to international cinema.” Sabry was named the recipient of the Omar Sharif Award and Bhatt received the Golden Globes Horizon Award. Sabry’s performances in films such as “The Yacoubian Building,” “Scheherazade,” “Tell Me a Story” and “Asmaa” won her widespread recognition for her nuanced portrayals of complex, socially resonant characters.