Bollywood Star Anil Kapoor Hails Tom Cruise as He Wins Long-Awaited Honorary Oscar

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Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor is celebrating the achievement of his friend and Mission: Impossible co-star Tom Cruise, who has finally received an Honorary Academy Award at the 2025 Governors Awards. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Anil praised Tom's unwavering dedication, generosity, and passion for cinema. "Your achievement is a testament to the tireless efforts of artists worldwide who pour their hearts and souls into filmmaking," Anil wrote, acknowledging Tom's well-deserved recognition. The two actors' on-screen collaboration in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) remains a highlight of Anil's career. Tom's acceptance speech at the Governors Awards highlighted the power of cinema to bridge cultural divides and unite people across the globe. Reflecting on his childhood, Tom recalled the moment that sparked his lifelong passion for movies: "A beam of light cutting across the room and exploding onto the screen made the world feel larger than my own." With a career spanning over 40 years, Tom has cemented his status as one of Hollywood's most influential performers, starring in iconic films like Top Gun: Maverick, Knight and Day, and The Mummy. Anil Kapoor's tribute to Tom is a testament to their enduring friendship and mutual respect for each other's craft.