Kathmandu [Nepal], September 8 (ANI): Bollywood star Nawazuddin Siddiqui landed in Kathmandu on Saturday afternoon to attend the premiere of "Shambhala," a Nepali film selected for the Berlin Film Festival. Upon arrival, Siddiqui was greeted by enthusiastic fans at the airport terminal. Speaking to ANI, Siddiqui shared, "I am here for the celebration of our movie called Shambhala.
I am here for maybe two or three days." Also Read | India Can Play a Role in Resolving Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Says Italian PM Giorgia Meloni After Meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Directed by Min Bahadur Bham, "Shambhala" is set to premiere on Sunday.
The film has already achieved a milestone by being the first Nepali movie selected for the Berlin Film Festival. Lead actress Thinley Lhamo has also garnered acclaim, winning the Boccalino d'Oro Prize at the Locarno Film Festival. The film is scheduled for a public release in Nepal on September 13, 2024.
In addition to the premiere, Siddiqui plans to tour Kathmandu. "Yes, of course, Nepal is a beautiful country. Since I am here in Kathmandu, I will see all the sights," the actor told ANI.
Also Read | India Can Resolve Russia-Ukraine Conflict: After Vladimir Putin, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Says That India and China Can Play Role in Resolving Crisis in Region. Siddiqui had previously expressed interest in watching the film during his meeting with Bham at the film festival and showed eagerness to collaborate with the director in the future. Bham was at the.