Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Monday urged Australian filmmaker Paul Cox and other international dignitaries to relish the experiences that Kolkata has to offer, including the variety of sweets.
Addressing a star-studded audience at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here, SRK spoke in a decent smattering of Bengali, in keeping with his promise last year.
"I had promised last year that I would speak in Bengali this time, ami Bangla e kotha bole khub anondito (I am very happy to speak in Bengali). Jodi kono bhool hoye thaake amake kshome korben (forgive me if I make any mistakes)," he said to thunderous applause and series of spirited whistling at the inauguration.
This was his fourth opening ceremony of the KIFF which was graced by Australian filmmaker Cox and a host of foreign delegates.
"I request Paul Cox and the others, don't leave Kolkata without trying the rosogolla, chomchom etc.," he said, leaving the spectators delirious.
Shah Rukh also stressed the importance of cinema in bringing people together in a fast-changing world.
And dedicating the KIFF to the "honest efforts of all involved", the actor said "There ought to be a feeling of celebration and happiness, a sharing of India, of life and its experiences at the film fest."
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