NEW DELHI: Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian cinema at the Jaipur International Film Festival.

 

The actor was not present to receive the award due to health reasons. The award was received by Anupam Kher on his behalf.

 

In a video message, Kumar’s wife and yesteryear actress Saira Bano said, “Dilip sahib will be very happy and feel to be honoured by with this award. Due to doctor’s advise not to mingle with crowd, he could not come to Gulabi Nagari to receive the award. His health is good after recovering from pneumonia in the past. It is lovely to be honoured for all of us.”

 

Jaipur International Film Festival also gave the lifetime achievement award to Iranian film-maker Majid Majidi for his upstanding contribution to the cinema.