Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to visit India on his first visit in October and he can’t contain his excitement. The actor, known for his roles in films like Inception, The Dark Knight Rises and 500 Days of Summer, has long been influenced by Indian music and culture. He is now looking forward to exploring the vibrant heritage of the country. Read also:Joseph Gordon-Levitt says he was ‘most embarrassed’ about starring in ’10 Things I Hate About You’
India is calling
The Emmy Award winner is very excited about his first trip. The actor admitted that he is thrilled to see the rise of independent cinema and the art of storytelling in India.
“It feels surreal to be visiting India for the first time. I have been a fan of Indian music and culture for a long time and have been connecting with Indian creators through our community, Hit Records,” he said in a statement.
The actor is coming to India to appear as a special guest in the 14th season of India Film Project (IFP). He is the speaker of the inaugural session.
Talking about the event, Joseph shared, “It is truly an honor to be invited to speak at the 14th season of IFP. The rise of independent cinema, storytelling and art in India fascinates me. There’s something interesting about how its rich history intersects with the world of film and music. I am excited to experience this vibrant creativity firsthand at IFP.”
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After 13 seasons, IFP (formerly known as India Film Project) will return for another edition in Mumbai on October 12 and 13.
At the event, the two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner will be joined by Indian celebrities including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Kabir Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Aditi Rao Hydari, Saurabh Shukla, Shoojit Sircar, Guneet Monga, Ram… Madhvani, Kunal Khemu and Sharvari.
Joseph is an actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur. He is known for films like 500 Days of Summer, Inception, Looper, Snowden, Don Jon and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and his online media platform Hit Record.
