Gulshan Grover wins New York film festival award

Actor Gulshan Grover has been honoured with the 'Best Actor: International' award at the New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF) for his performance in the Hollywood film Desperate Endeavours.

In the film, directed by French-Algerian director Sam Khassa, Grover plays spiritual leader Dada Bhagwan, who went to America in the 1970s to enlighten Indians and Americans.

Roberto Rizzo, CEO and founder of the NYCIFF, said: "Gulshan Grover's performance as the Indian holy man is so compelling, sincere and has an aura that the entire jury unanimously voted for Gulshan Grover as the 'Best Actor: International'.

"We will be screening this film at Times Square for all the tourists and the public."

The 55-year-old actor also received critical acclaim for his role as a dhaba owner in I Am Kalam.

Grover said that he will carry on starring in Hindi films despite his growing popularity abroad.

He previously revealed that he boasted about his Hollywood projects in a bid to compete with international star Anil Kapoor.