Madhur Bhandarkar to be felicitated in US

Madhur Bhandarkar to be felicitated in US

Author: After Hours Correspondent

The Brihan Maharashtra Madal of North America (BMM) is holding its 13th Biennial convention in Seattle, Washington from June 28 till July 1, 2007. The BMM serves the Marathi community in the North America. The conventions which is attended by approximately 5 to 6 thousand people from all over America provides an opportunity to interact and discuss issues of common interest and provide a forum to display artistic talents. As a part of this convention the BMM has invited the director Madhur Bhandarkar as a guest of honour for having made a significant contribution using the film medium to portray social issues. They also plan to felicitate him, commending his efforts for bringing the social conscience of his audience to the surface.

Madhur, who's all set to fly to US tomorrow, says, "I'm feeling honoured to be a part of such a prestigious forum and convention. Six to seven thousand people will be present there…so it is kind of overwhelming." Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and minister Ashok Chauhan are also expected to be present at the occasion. The BMM has in their previous conventions honoured other noted Maharashtrians like Asha Bhonsle, Bhimsen Joshi, Madhuri Dixit, etc