Actress Amrita Rao and ace filmmaker Shyam Benegal recently were
special invitees at the Konkani Sammelan, which was organised in US.
The
three-day congregation was attended by several Konkani personalities from all
over the globe and also, some of the noted names from the Konkani community
were felicitated for their works in respective fields.
While
Amrita was honoured for her contribution in cinema, Shyam Benegal had been the
chief speaker on the occasion.
Talking to
sources before the function, Amrita, whose mother tongue is Konkani, had said
that it's a community honour and she feels very humbled with the recognition.
She was
specially appreciated by Benegal for her growth in acting career and he also
remarked that she is very talented actor.
The filmmaker also stated that although Konkani community is one of the micro communities ofIndia
The filmmaker also stated that although Konkani community is one of the micro communities of
"Events
like these are not chauvinistic gatherings, but occasions to appreciate each
other's works and achievements," quoted Benegal referring to the Sammelan.
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the boy on the right of amrita looks like he belongs in bollywood too!