Kolkata, Nov 28 (The Street Press India) – Hollywood star Michael Douglas and his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones shared thoughts on how Indian movies are reaching more people, all thanks to digital changes and streaming services. They spoke about this at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Monday.
IFFI’s Instagram shared photos and videos of Hollywood stars. The 79-year-old actor, receiving the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award, looked stylish in a dark blue jacket and black trousers. Catherine dazzled in a light blue one-shoulder gown and classy stilettos. Their son, Dylan Douglas, joined the event too.
“It’s extraordinary to be here. We’ve been in India around three times before but this is our first time in Goa.” Douglas said. “When I was with the University of Santa Barbara in the 1960s, I remember taking a film class there and Satyajit Ray was one of the directors we talked with,” he added.
Speaking about Bollywood, the actor said, “It is an incredible industry. Indian films are now travelling more internationally to other countries. And with the shift from celluloid to digital in the last 10-15 years, it has become possible to transfer the old Indian classics to digital… that has been a wonderful option. And with streaming services, you’re gonna see it travel more to the rest of the world.”
Catherine expressed her affection for India and its cinema, saying, “I love the country and the people so very much. I am a big fan of Indian cinema”.
As a self-proclaimed Bollywood fan, Catherine shared her love for singing and dancing, expressing her admiration for the vibrant world of Bollywood. She specifically praised the film “The Lunchbox,” featuring Irrfan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Nimrat Kaur, mentioning watching it twice on a flight.
