Actress Shraddha Kapoor on Tuesday was felicitated with Youth Icon of NextGen of Indian Cinema accolade
at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai gave away the honour to the actress, who joined the movie mela to inaugurate Bioscope Village — a part of
ongoing IFFI.
“I have fond memories with Goa. I have shot two films here (Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain). Goa has been very warm and friendly to our film industry. I would like to thank each and everyone of you. I would also like to thank
IFFI for inviting me here,” Shraddha said.
The Half Girlfriend star came
to the event with her aunt and actress Padmini Kolhapure to open the village, where films will be screened for public through unique mobile theatres models till November 27.
Aashiqui 2 was the first film
to be screened at one of the inflated theatres.