Michael Douglas to be conferred with Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at IFFI

Michael Douglas made his acting debut in the late 1960s and is known for his work in movies such as Wall Street (1987), Basic Instinct (1992) and The American President (1995).

Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will be conferred with the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival in Goa. The news of Douglas getting the award was announced by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Friday, who said that everyone at the festival looked forward to having Douglas and his family in Goa.

"I'm delighted to announce that Michael Douglas, the distinguished Hollywood Actor and Producer, will be honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival Goa.

His deep love for our country, is well known, and we look forward to welcome him, Catherine Zeta Jones and their son, to the most prominent Film Festival in South Asia to showcase our rich cinematic culture and unique traditions at #IFFI54!! A heartfelt welcome to Bharat and @IFFIGoa," Thakur wrote.

I'm delighted to announce that Michael Douglas, the distinguished Hollywood Actor and Producer, will be honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival Goa.

His deep love for our country, is well known,…

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 13, 2023

Instituted in 1999, The Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award is given to artists for their exceptional contribution to the world of cinema. The 54th International Film Festival will be held from November 20-28.