Film Craft Has Given Me Purpose In Life, Says Katrina Kaif 

Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif says cinema has given her the purpose in her life and she has been truthful to it. The actress, who was on Monday honoured with the ‘Smita Patil Memorial award’ for her outstanding contribution to Hindi cinema, promised to keep her sincerity towards her work intact.

The Bollywood star said it was overwhelming for her to be given the recognition. The 33-year-old Baar Baar Dekho actress said the award honours the memory of Smita, who has inspired several actresses.

Katrina, who was presented the award by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, said she accepts the honour on behalf of every women who seeks to excel in her field of work.

Katrina KaifI believe the world of cinema, not only Indian cinema, is often called a man’s world. It is changing but the change is slow. So I believe it is a matter of great pride that we have an award that acknowledges and recognizes the contribution of women to cinema.

The honour was part of ‘Priyadarshani Academy Global Awards’.

PTI