Esteemed Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is slated to be bestowed with the distinguished 'Medal of St. Tropez' at the upcoming second edition of the NIRVANA Indian Culture & Cinema festival. Taking place from May 31 to June 2, 2024, in the scenic town of Saint Tropez, the festival is poised to unite luminaries from the Indian film industry, featuring screenings, roundtable discussions, book launches, a food festival, yoga sessions, and more.

Gowariker, renowned for his impactful contributions to Bollywood, will be acknowledged for his outstanding influence on world cinema. The festival will showcase his acclaimed film "Swades," starring Shah Rukh Khan. The 'Medal of St. Tropez' serves as a testament to Gowariker's pivotal role in shaping the global cinematic landscape, notably with his Academy Award-nominated film "Lagaan" (2001) and other grand productions like "Jodhaa Akbar" (2008), "Mohenjo Daro" (2016), and "Panipat" (2019).

Expressing his gratitude, Gowariker stated, "I want to thank Ms. Sylvie Siri, Mayor of Saint-Tropez, for this honor, and I look forward to contributing towards strengthening the bond between the cultural and cinema industries of France and India. Screening 'Swades' at NIRVANA will be an absolute pleasure, and I am eager to interact with cinema enthusiasts in the beautiful city of Saint-Tropez."

The festival's program also features noteworthy films such as "Parched" directed by Leena Yadav and "Everyone is a Hero" (India's entry at the Oscars 2023) directed by Jude Anthany Joseph.

NIRVANA, in its inaugural edition, showcased a diverse array of Indian films, cultural performances, and discussions on the future of Indo-French cinema. Ms. Sylvie Siri, the Mayor of Saint-Tropez, underscored the festival's mission to fortify cultural and cinematic ties between France and India, while also positioning Saint-Tropez as a premier destination for filmmaking, travel, family holidays, and weddings.

Mark your calendars for the second edition of NIRVANA Festival de la Culture et du Cinema Indiens from May 31 to June 2, 2024, promising an immersive celebration of Indian culture and cinema against the enchanting backdrop of Saint Tropez.