Renowned Indian playback and classical singer Kavita Krishnamurthy has been conferred a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 edition of the UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) and spoke about her incredible career and musical achievements at a special event at the Taj Hotel in London this week.
Guests at the melodious Rendezvous soirée included Taj, The Chambers members, and notable people within the local community. The intimate evening was filled with thought-provoking conversations, cocktails and began with an opening performance by British Indian singer Rekha.
Featuring celebrated speakers, fine entertainment and coveted masterclasses, each Rendezvous event is tastefully curated to foster networking and connections, and to lay the red carpet with choicest beverages and culinary selections, for its esteemed congregation of guests. Setting the stage for sharing of views on matters of interest, Rendezvous fosters enlightening conversations and connections between like-minded individuals. Industry stalwarts and eminent personalities come together with a learned audience, allowing free exchange of thoughts, ideas and stories.
Tongues on Fire UKAFF Founder and Director Dr Pushpinder Chowdhry said: "We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to honour Kavita Krishnamurthy's extraordinary career journey at the Tongues on Fire UK Asian Film Festival.
“Her talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the industry, and we are excited to continue our partnership with Taj in showcasing such exceptional talent.”
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Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences was the official hospitality partner of this month’s Tongue’s On Fire UK Asian Film Festival. The 11-day event aimed to educate, inform, and entertain communities through film and arts linked to South Asia, celebrating the art of storytelling on the silver screen over the last 26 years.
UK Asian Film Festival annually hosts an eclectic mix of films; a thought-provoking lecture series; audience workshops; live performances; visual arts exhibitions; masterclasses; and the annual Short Film Competition. It celebrates the very best in films with a link to South Asia and the myriad dimensions of South Asian arts and culture. This year’s “Climate of Change” theme reflected the sense that the air is shifting in our society; that we are ready to move on from the experiences of the recent past. Cinema is a tool for change as it brings people closer together; sparks conversations; amplifies voices; and builds empathy.
The theme for next year's festival was also announced at the Closing Gala "Longing and Belonging". Speaking about the theme for next year’s festival, UK Asian Film Festival Creative Director, Samir Bhamra said, “With technology we are connected better but have become more fragmented, so we hope to find films and programme events that will celebrate the ideas and bonds that unite us, transcending borders and barriers to embrace our shared humanity, champion diversity and empower emerging talents, ensuring that more voices from the United Kingdom are heard and celebrated alongside visionaries from all corners of the globe for UKAFF 2025.”
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Full list of UKAFF 2024 Award Winners:
Tongues on Fire, Golden Flame Lifetime Achievement Award: Kavita Krishnamurthy
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Celebrating Sustainable Fashion: Rina Dhaka
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Supporting Actor: Saba Azad for Minimum
Tongues on Fire, Golden Flame Award Best Actor: Supriya Pathak for Baby Crasto
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Actor: Arjun Mathur for Lord Curzon Ki Haveli
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Film: Gunjal
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Film Wallah’s Choice Award: 12th Fail
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Emerging Curators Choice Award: Blue Sunshine
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Short Film: A Border Between Us
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Documentary: Brand Bollywood Down Under
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Long Short: Man To Man
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Debut Director: Rumana Molla for Minimum
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Director: Anshuman Jha for Lord Curzon Ki Haveli
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Best Long Shorts Director: Anya Raza and Aisha Linnea Akhtar for How She Moves
Tongues on Fire, Flame Award Celebrating “Climate of Change” theme: Priya Shakti
Tongues on Fire, Golden Flame Award Celebrating 50 years of in Cinema: Shabana Azmi
