India, May 16 -- Hollywood star John Travolta received a major surprise while premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the Cannes Film Festival, when he was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or, the festival's equivalent of a lifetime achievement award, leaving the actor emotional and in tears on stage.

Festival head Thierry Fremaux surprised John, 72, with the prestigious award onstage at the Debussy Theater on Friday, calling him "one of the greatest actors" deserving of an award.

John was shocked and overwhelmed by the surprise honour, and was seen holding back tears while saying, "This is beyond the Oscar."

"Surprise completement!. I can't believe this. This is the last thing I expected. You (Cannes dire...