Director Atlee pictured receiving the award

New Delhi:

Jawan director Atlee acquired the ‘Director Of The Year’ award at NDTV Indian Of The Year 2024 award ceremony held in New Delhi on Saturday. Atlee acquired the award from Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Atlee was accompanied by spouse Krishna Priya to the occasion. Atlee wore a beige colored asymmetrical kurta on the occasion. Atlee initially deliberate to make a romantic movie with Shah Rukh Khan. When requested what made him collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan, Atlee stated, “Shah Rukh Khan is a global icon. I wanted to trigger his mass zone that he saved for 30 long years and wanted to convey a social message through him.”

Atlee additionally recalled his first assembly with Shah Rukh Khan method again in 2019 and the way haters pushed him to comprehend his dream. Atlee stated, “I met Shah Rukh Khan in 2019. We went to watch an IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. As soon as the pictures were put up online, haters started commenting – Will he be able to make a movie with Shah Rukh Khan?” Showing his award to the digital camera, Atlee stated, “This is my answer.” He additionally stated, “True dreams are those which make you sleepless.” Take a take a look at the images right here:

Atlee started his profession at 19, as an assistant director to director S. Shankar for the movies Enthiran (2010) and Nanban (2012). Before Jawan, Atlee has directed movies like Raja Rani, Theri, Mersal, Bigil. FYI, Jawan stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Deepika Padukone within the lead roles. The movie emerged as one of many largest blockbusters within the historical past of Hindi cinema with the field workplace assortment of Rs 1000 crores.

Speaking of NDTV Indian Of The Year, Hon’ble Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was current because the Chief Guest, together with different esteemed visitors together with Union Ministers Hardeep Puri, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Smriti Zubin Irani. The occasion featured among the largest names from leisure, politics, enterprise, sports activities and tradition. This yr the theme of the ceremony was “India – A Transformative Power”. The awards have persistently celebrated India’s heroes, well-known or unsung, acknowledging their extraordinary contribution to society