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Hema Malini lauds Subhash Ghai's institute after award
Mumbai, July 19
Actress-politician Hema Malini,
who was conferred with a "special award" by Subhash Ghai and the
faculty of the filmmaker's institute Whistling Woods International Film
School, says the contribution made by his institute has been "immense"
in bringing out talent.
Hema Malini was honoured with the award on Saturday for her 40 years of contribution to the film industry.
"Subhash
Ghai & the Faculty of India's renowned Whistling Woods conferred on
me a special award for my 40 yr contribution to the film ind," Hema
tweeted on Sunday.
"The contribution of Whistling Wds in brging
out talent in all depts of film makg has bn immense. As a recipient of
ths Award, I feel honoured," she added.
The 66-year-old actress'
star daughter Esha Deol collected the award and delivered a speech on
her behalf as the "Seeta Aur Geeta" star is currently recovering from
injuries she sustained in a recent road accident in Rajasthan.
"Due
to my inability to attend, Esha recd the prestigious Award on my behalf
& also gave a wonderful speech on the occasion," Hema Malini wrote.