MUMBAI: Indian superstar Salman Khan’s 2017 film Sultan has bagged top three honours at the Tehran International Sports Film Festival.
Khan, who played the titular role in the romantic wrestling drama, was adjudged the Best Actor and received an honorary diploma in the Long Narrative section. Anushka Sharma won the Best Actress trophy and an honorary diploma in the Long Narrative category. Director Ali Abbas Zafar also won the award and an honorary diploma for the Best Director of Long Narrative.
“Sultan has cut across borders cultures and languages with its powerful story, performances and honest belief in the life changing impact of a sport. The team and I are very thankful to the organisers at Tehran International Sports Film Festival for their appreciation and love,” Zafar said in a statement.
