Cannes 2024: Preity Presents Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens Award To Dil Se Cinematographer Santosh Sivan
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Preity Zinta presented the award to Santosh Sivan, who shot her debut film Dil Se in 1998
Preity Zinta presented Santosh Sivan, who shot her debut film Dil Se in 1998, the prestigious Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography award in the presence of India's Ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Friday night. Santosh Sivan became the first Asian to be awarded the prize named after the inventor of the zoom lens that revolutionised cinematography.
Preity looked every inch elegant dressed in a blush-pink saree as she went on stage at the Palais de Festivals to present the honour to Santosh Sivan.
Before Santosh Sivan was given the award, the ambassador pointed out in his welcome speech how the "greatest film festival" had become "a very special one for India" in its 77th year.
Ambassador Ahraf pointed out that Cannes, which had become "a symbol of the permanence of excellence", had always had a special place for India.
