Aamir Khan and Sir Ian McKellen launch Shakespeare Lives on film initiative
24 May 2016 9:32 AM IST24 May 2016 9:32 AM IST
Ian and Aamir Khan mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare, by talking about his legacy and world cinema at large.
Hollywood star Sir Ian McKellen, best known for his role as Gandalf in the 'Lord of the Rings' series, sat down for a conversation with Aamir Khan to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare, by talking about his legacy and world cinema at large. Photo: Viral Bhayani- Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra poses for pictures as arrives for the event.
- Aamir's nephew Imraan Khan and wife Avantika were also spotted at the venue.
- Ian and Aamir held the discussion in front of a large audience.
- Actor Rajkummar Rao made a solo appearance at the NCPA last evening.
- Director Kabir Khan and his wife dressed their best as they walked together on the red carpet.
- Kiran Rao stepped out to support her husband Aamir and her new friend Ian at the theatre.
- Vidhu extended a warm welcome to Kangana on the red carpet.
- Kangana, who has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in the past week, put on a bright smile on the red carpet.
- Kangana Ranaut looked lovely as always in this striped floor length cut out dress.
- Sonam added a pop of red to her all black outfit for the evening.
- The event was off to a glitzy and glamorous start, with stars like Sonam Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao and many more in attendance.
- This event will also mark the debut outing of MAMI Film Club, lead by Anupama Chopra, wife of 'PK' director Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
- Ian, who was happy to be in the country as a part of Shakespeare Lives on Film, a global programme to celebrate the Bard's works and his influence on culture, education and society, joked that he was looking forward to telling jokes and discussing clothes.
- The live event that was held at the NCPA hall in Mumbai, saw Aamir turn host for the evening and discuss some of Shakespeare's greatest works with Ian.
Hollywood star Sir Ian McKellen, best known for his role as Gandalf in the \'Lord of the Rings\' series, sat down for a conversation with Aamir Khan to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare, by talking about his legacy and world cinema at large. Photo: Viral Bhayani
Ian and Aamir Khan mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare, by talking about his legacy and world cinema at large.
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