Michael Douglas at Cannes 2023: India is hot, it's rocking 

Hollywood star Michael Douglas attended  India Pavilion of Cannes 2023. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Information & Brocasting, Dr L Murugan, who is representing delegation of celebrities from India at international film festival, shared pictures of Basic Instinct star at India Pavilion and thanked him for being present. In a video going viral on social media, Douglas lauded 'energy and creativity' in India.

Douglas was presented with a shawl and a framed memento at India Pavilion by delegates. On occasion, he said, "I am very impressed. energy, creativity and as somebody who watches news and current events, India is hot. It is rocking. My wife is going to be s because she is not here, because she loves India. She is a pretty good Bollywood dancer too."

L Murugan on Michael Douglas at India Pavilion at Cannes

Minister L Murugan greeted Michael Douglas at India Pavilion. He also revealed that y h a discussion on a variety of topics. Sharing ir pictures from India Pavilion, Murugan tweeted, “Delighted to meet legendary Hollywood actor Michael Douglas at India Pavillion #CannesFilmFestival2023. H a wonderful discussion with him on a range of topics- Indian movies' growing reach from Local to Global”. In a follow-up tweet, Murugan wrote, “Also appraised him about upcoming 54rth #IFFI, Goa India’s biggest film festival." 

Michael Douglas at India Pavilion

This year, Ant-Man and Wasp actor received a warm welcome and dressed Indian Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival. He also received an honorary Palme d’Or at film festival. As he walked red carpet on Cannes day 1 on May 16, Douglas was accompanied by his wife Carine Zeta Jones and ir daughter Carys. Speaking about receiving honour, Variety quoted Douglas saying, “It is always a breath of fresh air to be at Cannes, which has long provided a wonderful platform for bold creators, artistic audacities and excellence in storytelling."