Veteran Indian actress Sharmila Tagore and director Shekhar Kapur were felicitated with Icon Awards at Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival. The seventh Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival which started from July 14 to July 24 screened various films in various different venues across London and Birmingham in 15 different languages and featured seven women filmmakers.

Cary Sawhney, director of The Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival, said: "Our awards aim to highlight just some of the many achievements of filmmakers and actors from South Asia, who may otherwise go unsung by the broader world film community."

Sharmila Tagore quoted, "The festival has had a special focus on women and cinema this year with seven films by women directors." She further added, "I am happy to receive the Icon Award and have enjoyed doing the master class at this rapidly growing festival."