Ranveer Singh Receives ‘Honoree Award’ By Sharon Stone At Red Sea Film Festival, Bonds With His ‘Screen Icon’ Johnny Depp

Ranveer Singh received ‘The Red Sea: Honoree Award’ from Hollywood icon Sharon Stone in a star-studded affair at the third edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event, graced by luminaries like Johnny Depp, Will Smith, Baz Luhrmann, and others witnessed a convergence of talent and admiration. Bollywood ‘Heart Throb’ Singh, renowned for his dynamic performances and avant-garde style, was lauded as an “all-round creative genius” by Stone during the ceremony. Dressed in an all-black ensemble comprising a stylish shirt, shimmery blazer, and matching pants, Ranveer Singh exuded elegance as he took centre stage to accept the coveted award received by Shah Rukh Khan last year. 

Sharon Stone, a cinematic legend, expressed excitement about presenting the award to Ranveer. She remarked, "I have had the exciting pleasure of meeting Ranveer Singh before. What a great guy! He is truly an all-round creative genius. It gives me genuine great pleasure to welcome him to the stage to receive yet another prestigious award."

The momentous occasion became even more memorable as Johnny Depp, the acclaimed actor of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, shared the stage with Singh. The '83' actor, visibly inspired by Depp, referred to him as his "inspiration" and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to pose alongside the Hollywood star. Both actors donned black semi-formal outfits, creating a striking visual harmony.

 

 

 

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In his acceptance speech, Singh extended heartfelt gratitude to his fans, acknowledging their unwavering support. "I want to thank my beautiful fans the most. They have been my driving force. They inspire me to push my limits and strive for greatness, to find that moment of truth that is invaluable," he shared. He also gave a special shoutout to Johnny Depp and called him his screen icon. 

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The festival not only recognized Singh's exceptional contributions to cinema but also provided a platform for cross-cultural connections as he bonded with Johnny Depp, emphasising the global impact of cinematic artistry. Other honourees of the evening were Diane Kruger who received the lifetime achievement award and Saudi actor-writer Abdullah Al-Sadhan. 

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In an interview with Deadline, Singh talked about his part in the well-known 'Don' movie series of Hindi cinema. He admitted that there was some initial doubt when the announcement of him replacing Shah Rukh Khan was made in August of this year. However, he expressed his intention to bring his own perspective to the film and put in his best effort. The earlier instalments of the franchise had Shah Rukh Khan (2006 and 2011) and Amitabh Bachchan (1978) in the lead roles.