Alain Delon to visit Tbilisi for charity

French cinema star Alain Delon, who was once described as France's answer to James Dean, will visit Tbilisi on February 12 to join a celebration dedicated to the 60^th jubilee of Georgian opera singer Paata Burchuladze.

It will be the first time Delon, 79, has visited Georgia. While here the actor will host the special birthday concert dedicated to the iconic Georgian musical figurehead. 

Burchuladze, a prominent Georgian opera singer who has spent more than 35 years on stage at world leading Opera houses, is also a great philantropist and founder of the Iavnana charity, which helps to buy houses for homeless children and their families. 

On February 12 stars from around the globe will gather at Tbilisi Sports Palace to celebrate the 60^th birthday of the Georgian opera singer.

Delon will conduct the concert for the hundreds of honoured guests invited to attend the festive event.

Delon’s visit to Tbilisi was announced at today by event organisers. While in Tbilisi the French actor will also hold a press conference for media.