Actor Shah Rukh Khan, known as "King Khan" in India, has become a living symbol that epitomises the vibrancy and vitality of Indian cinema. Many of his films are even loved worldwide and have made him a star all over the world. At the 77th Locarno Film Festival (7.-17.2024), the Indian superstar will be honoured with the "Pardo alla Carriera Ascona-Locarno Tourism", the festival's award for his career. In doing so, the festival is honouring Khan's remarkable career in Indian cinema, which spans more than 100 films in a breathtaking variety of genres. Giona A. Nazzaro, Artistic Director of the Locarno Film Festival: "Khan is a king who has never lost touch with the audience that crowned him. This brave and bold artist has always been ready to challenge himself while staying true to what his fans around the world expect from his films. A true 'folk hero', cultured and down to earth, Shah Rukh Khan is a legend of our time."