Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Nov 18: Actor Hema Malini and lyricist Prasoon Joshi will be conferred with the ‘Indian Personality of the Year award’ at the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
The announcement was made by Union Minister Anurag Thakur on his Twitter handle on Thursday.
I’m delighted to announce the names of Ms @dreamgirlhema Actor, MP (Mathura,UP) &
Mr @prasoonjoshi_, Lyricist & Chairperson,CBFC
as the Indian Film Personality of the Year 2021.They shall be conferred this honour at 52nd International Film Festival of India in Goa.@IFFIGoa
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) November 18, 2021
According to Anurag Thakur, Hema Malini and Prasoon Joshi’s contribution to the field of Indian Cinema spread over decades and their body of work has enthralled audiences across generations.”
“They are Indian cinematic icons who are admired and respected the world over,” said Anurag Thakur.
The award will be presented during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa later this month.
Notably, 52nd Film Festival of India will be organized in Goa from November 20 to November 28. Earlier, reports suggested that Soth star Samantha Ruth Prabhu will be the speaker at the event.
