Film producer Vinod Bachchan was honoured with the Global Prestige award at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament on 18th September in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Indian film industry. The award ceremony was held under the auspices of Lord Bellamy KC and Parliamentarian Lord Rami Ranger CBE.
Vinod Bachchan, who has produced films like Tanu Weds Manu and Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, expressed his gratitude and said that sequels of his Ginny Weds Sunny and Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana were in the pipeline. He also said, he would love to explore shooting locations in the UK for his upcoming projects, aiming thereby to build cinematic bridges between the two countries. Bachchan highlighted his vision of using cinema as a means of cultural exchange between India and the UK, showcasing the rich heritage of both the nations.