TIFF congratulates Vaani Kapoor over ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ award

Shuddh Desi Romance was a huge hit and audiences discovered the charm of Vaani Kapoor on the silver screen at its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last September, says the festival’s artistic director Cameron Bailey.
Vaani Kapoor recently won the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) award for Best Debut Actress for her role in the film. TIFF is known to be the launch point for many of the world’s top films of the year, many go on to win big Hollywood awards.
Over the years TIFF has welcomed many acclaimed Indian and South Asian films.
“Shuddh Desi Romance was a huge hit with our audience at its Gala premiere last year. We loved its star cast, and for the first time we discovered the charm of Vaani Kapoor,” Bailey told The Sri Lanka Reporter.
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“From Lagaan to Ship of Theseus, we’ve been happy to launch so many top films from India over the years. It’s a particular pleasure when we can also launch a new star,” he added.
Vaani Kapoor attends IIFA Rocks event at Tampa Bay Convention Center last month. (Pictures by Mahesh Abeyewardene)

Vaani Kapoor attends IIFA Rocks event at Tampa Bay Convention Center last month. (Pictures by Mahesh Abeyewardene)

Shuddh Desi Romance was a huge hit and audiences discovered the charm of Vaani Kapoor on the silver screen at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere last September, says the festival’s artistic director Cameron Bailey.

Vaani Kapoor recently won the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) award for Best Debut Actress for her role in the film. TIFF is widely known as the launch point for many of the world’s top films  each year, many go on to win big Hollywood awards.
Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival seen in September 2013.

Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival seen in September 2013.

Over the years TIFF has welcomed many acclaimed Indian and South Asian films.

“Shuddh Desi Romance was a huge hit with our audience at its Gala premiere last year. We loved its star cast, and for the first time we discovered the charm of Vaani Kapoor,” Bailey told Lankareporter.
“From Lagaan to Ship of Theseus, we’ve been happy to launch so many top films from India over the years. It’s a particular pleasure when we can also launch a new star,” he added.
Vaani Kapoor seen backstage with her IIFA award for Best Debut Actress at Raymond James Stadium in Tamp Bay, Florida.

Vaani Kapoor seen backstage with her IIFA award for Best Debut Actress at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Vaani Kapoor arrives for IIFA Magic of the Movies at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa Bay Florida.

Vaani Kapoor arrives for IIFA Magic of the Movies at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa Bay Florida.

Vaani Kapoor attends IIFA Rocks event at Tampa Bay Convention Center.

Vaani Kapoor attends IIFA Rocks event at Tampa Bay Convention Center.