Sonam Kapoor to share stage with Hollywood star Cate Blanchett
Mumbai: Sonam Kapoor will be present at the 14th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) that kick-starts today. As the brand ambassador of a watch brand, the actress will be one of the presenters of the award at the fest.
To add to her happiness, the Kapoor girl will be rubbing shoulders with none other than Cate Blanchett. The two-time Academy Award winner actor is heading the jury for the sixth edition of the IWC Filmmaker Award.
Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor is looking forward to meeting her favourite actress. According to the source quoted in Mid-Day, "As an actor, she has always been an admirer of Cate's work. She is looking forward to discussing cinema and fashion, her two greatest passions, with Cate." Sonam will walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony this evening.
Excited about the event, the ‘Neerja’ star Sonam said, "I look forward to meeting all the beautiful women from all walks of life at the event."
Besides Sonam, Irrfan Khan will be in attendance at Dubai Film Festival. The ‘Hindi Medium’ actor will be at the receiving end of DIFF Honorary award for his contribution to the world of cinema.
On work front, Sonam Kapoor is looking forward to the release of her next 'Padman' with Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte in January 2018 and 'Veere Di Wedding' with Swara Bhaskar and Kareena Kapoor Khan in May next year.